1969 Kennedy Half Dollar

About This Coin

The 1969 Kennedy Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Kennedy Half Dollars Silver Clad 1965-1970 series. In 1969, coins were struck at the Denver and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 132.8 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. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Struck in 40% silver, 60% copper, weighing 11.5 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a 150 reeds edge. Collectors have cataloged 55 known die varieties for this date across 4 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, master die doubling obverse and 1 other types. Struck one year before the 1970 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $16 to $47 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $16K in MS67 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro.