USA 1968-D Kennedy Half Dollar – 40% Silver Coin
Historic Tribute – Denver Mint
Struck just a few years after President John F. Kennedy’s tragic assassination, the 1968-D Kennedy Half Dollar continues the legacy of one of America’s most beloved leaders. This issue, minted in Denver, contains 40% silver, making it a popular choice among both collectors and bullion enthusiasts.
Key Features:
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Country: United States of America
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Year: 1968
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Mintmark: D (Denver Mint)
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Denomination: 50 Cents
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Composition: 40% Silver
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Weight: 11.50 g
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Silver Weight (ASW): 0.1479 oz
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Diameter: 30.6 mm
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Edge: Reeded
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Finish: Circulated or Uncirculated (Specify if graded)
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Designer: Gilroy Roberts (obverse), Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Design Details:
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Obverse: Bust of John F. Kennedy facing left, surrounded by "LIBERTY" and the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST."
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Reverse: Presidential Seal – a heraldic eagle with shield, clutching arrows and an olive branch, surrounded by 50 stars.
This coin is part of the short-lived era (1965–1970) of 40% silver Kennedy halves—an affordable and nostalgic piece of U.S. history that still holds intrinsic silver value.