1968 Kennedy Half Dollar
The 1968 Kennedy Half had a composition of 40% silver, continuing the silver clad composition for the half dollar denomination. Mint marks were used once again, with all coins minted at the Denver Mint and carrying the “D” mint mark. Also, this year regular proof coins returned. The coins were minted at the San Francisco Mint and carried the “S” mint mark. The previous proof coin issued in 1964 had been minted at the Philadelphia Mint.
1968 Kennedy Half Dollar Mintage
1968-D Kennedy Half Dollar: 246,951,930
1968-S Proof Kennedy Half Dollar: 3,041,506
1968 Kennedy Half Dollar Specifications
Designers: Gilroy Roberts (obverse), Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Composition: 40% silver, 60% copper
Weight: 11.50 grams
Diameter: 30.61 mm
Thickness: 2.15 mm
Mint Mark: D (Denver), S (San Francisco)
Kennedy Half Dollars By Year
1964 Kennedy Half Dollar
1965 Kennedy Half Dollar
1966 Kennedy Half Dollar
1967 Kennedy Half Dollar
1968 Kennedy Half Dollar
1969 Kennedy Half Dollar
