1968 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$7,500 MS67+ 08-21-2019 eBay
Description
The 1968 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar represents a Denver Mint issue from the Kennedy Half Dollars Silver Clad 1965-1970 series. The U.S. Mint produced 247.0 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 99% of production. 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. Proof production resumed at San Francisco with the 40% silver composition. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $16 to $47 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 40% silver, 60% copper, weighing 11.5 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a 150 reeds edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6711.
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Error Varieties(26)
1968-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1968-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1968-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1968-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1968-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1968-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1968-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1968-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1968-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1968-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1968-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1968-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1968-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1968-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1968-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1968-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1968-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1968-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1968-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1968-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1968-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1968-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1968-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1968-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
1968-D Doubled Working Hub Reverse WWHR-001
1968-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
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