{"product_id":"1964-kennedy-half-dollar-pcgs-pr66-90-silver-proof-coin-first-year-issue-kennedy-half-high-grade-collectible-copy","title":"1968-D Kennedy Half Dollar – PCGS Genuine UNC Details (Altered Surfaces) | Historic First-Year Denver Issue","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eThe 1968-D Kennedy Half Dollar is a significant piece of modern U.S. coinage, marking the first year half dollars were struck at the Denver Mint after production resumed following the silver coin shortages of the mid-1960s. This issue represents an important transition period in American numismatic history, as the composition shifted to a 40% silver-clad format, making it one of the last circulating U.S. coins to contain silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eGraded by PCGS as \u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eGenuine UNC Details (94 – Altered Surfaces)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin retains strong uncirculated detail, with sharp design elements and minimal wear, indicating it never entered regular circulation. While the “altered surfaces” designation notes some surface modification, the coin still presents excellent eye appeal and remains a desirable collectible for those seeking an affordable example of an early Denver-minted Kennedy Half Dollar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eAs a first-year Denver issue with silver content, the 1968-D half dollar holds both historical importance and intrinsic value. It continues to be a popular choice among collectors building Kennedy Half Dollar sets or investing in vintage U.S. silver coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17axgyb\" data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whp75n\" data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xtjsfg\" data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eMint Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e D (Denver Mint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"otu28l\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 Cents (Half Dollar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gk3rt0\" data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kennedy Half Dollar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dmhmw\" data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% Silver, 60% Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1706yqb\" data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.50 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g9le5d\" data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCGS Genuine UNC Details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tervka\" data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eDetails Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 – Altered Surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mmpu60\" data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eCondition Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncirculated details with noted surface alteration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"slmlou\" data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e First year Kennedy Half Dollars struck at the Denver Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zt9xw8\" data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Affordable entry into silver Kennedy series with strong detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"brnowi\" data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately scarce in problem-free uncirculated condition; certified examples still sought after\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47511317348515,"sku":"12232011","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1968-D-Kennedy-Half-Dollar-PCGS-Genuine-UNC-Details-Altered-Surfaces-Historic-First-Year-Denver-Issue-Heritage-Pastime-3256.jpg?v=1776707824","url":"https:\/\/heritagepastime.com\/products\/1964-kennedy-half-dollar-pcgs-pr66-90-silver-proof-coin-first-year-issue-kennedy-half-high-grade-collectible-copy","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}