1964 Proof Kennedy Half Dollar - Accented Hair - Doubled Die Reverse DDR-022

Description

A proof variety of considerable significance, the 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar DDR-022 pairs the iconic Accented Hair obverse (ODV-001) with the Straight G reverse (RDV-001) — making this a doubled die reverse on what is already one of the most sought-after Kennedy Half Dollar varieties. The Accented Hair designation refers to the first-year proof die that retained stronger hair detail above Kennedy's ear, a feature that was softened on later dies, and its combination with the Straight G reverse (where the bottom of the G in GOD aligns straight rather than curving inward) defines the earliest die pairing used for 1964 proof production. The DDR-022 itself displays a medium spread on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, the dots in the design, and HALF DOLLAR, cataloged by VarietyVista as UVC-487 with die marriage reference DMR-065. Stage A confirms both reverse and obverse in early die state, while Stages B and C remain unconfirmed. The 1964 Proof Kennedy Half Dollar was struck in 90% silver at the Philadelphia Mint in the inaugural year of Gilroy Roberts and Frank Gasparro's design honoring President John F. Kennedy, and varieties on the Accented Hair die pairing command premium interest from both Kennedy Half specialists and general proof collectors.

Die Markers

• UVC-487
• DMR-065
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

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