1966 Kennedy Half Dollar

About This Coin

The 1966 Kennedy Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Kennedy Half Dollars Silver Clad 1965-1970 series — the second year of the series. In 1966, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 113.4 million. This ranks 3rd of 6 years by total mintage, below the series median of 123.1 million. The obverse features John F. Kennedy facing left, based on the presidential medal by Gilroy Roberts and the reverse displays the Presidential Seal — a heraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows. Continued in 40% silver clad without mint marks. Struck in 40% silver, 60% copper, weighing 11.5 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter. Collectors have cataloged 61 known die varieties for this date across 4 categories, including cud, doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse and 1 other types. Produced 4 years before the celebrated 1970 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $16 to $627 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $15K in MS67+ grade at eBay. Designed by Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro.