1969 (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
$15,600 MS67 06-09-2019 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1969 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar is a half dollar from the Denver Mint, belonging to the Kennedy Half Dollars Silver Clad 1965-1970 series. The U.S. Mint produced 129.9 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 98% 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. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 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 #6712.
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Error Varieties(32)
1969-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1969-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1969-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1969-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1969-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1969-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-010
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-011
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-012
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-013
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-014
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-015
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1969-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1969-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1969-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
1969-D Variety WMDO-001
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