2008 (D) Satin Finish Kennedy Half Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$646 SP69 09-07-2016 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 2008 (D) Satin Finish Kennedy Half Dollar is a special strike half dollar struck at the Denver Mint, part of the Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date series. Total mintage reached 745,464. The obverse features John F. Kennedy facing left, based on the presidential medal by Gilroy Roberts, while the reverse displays the Presidential Seal — a heraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows. Designed by Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 11.3 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a 150 reeds edge. Cataloged as PCGS #394942. From 1971 onward, Kennedy Half Dollars were struck in copper-nickel clad composition. Silver proof versions have been available since 1992. The 50th Anniversary (2014) saw special gold and silver editions. Satin finish versions were struck from 2005-2010.