{"product_id":"1964-type-1-reverse-50c-straght-g-pf68-first-year-of-issue-copy","title":"1966 SMS DDO 50C Doubled Profile Half Dollar MS66 – Rare Error Coin in High Grade","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eAdd a fascinating mint error to your collection with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"234\"\u003e1966 SMS Kennedy Half Dollar featuring a Doubled Profile (DDO) graded MS66\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rare and highly collectible example from the Special Mint Set era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"310\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eA UNIQUE SPECIAL MINT SET ISSUE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eDuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"368\"\u003e1965–1967\u003c\/strong\u003e, the United States Mint produced \u003cstrong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eSpecial Mint Sets (SMS)\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of traditional proof or mint sets. These coins were struck with improved finishes and stronger detail compared to normal circulation strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eThe obverse features \u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eGilroy Roberts’ portrait of President John F. Kennedy\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the reverse displays \u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eFrank Gasparro’s Presidential Seal design\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eThis particular coin is notable for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eDoubled Profile error\u003c\/strong\u003e, where a visible doubling appears along Kennedy’s profile — one of the most recognized varieties among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eMS66 – HIGH-GRADE PRESERVATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eMS66\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin is a beautifully preserved example showing strong detail and excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eCharacteristics of an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eMS66 grade\u003c\/strong\u003e include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e• Strong, clean surfaces with minimal marks\u003cbr data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e• Sharp strike and well-defined design details\u003cbr data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003e• Attractive original mint luster\u003cbr data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e• Excellent overall eye appeal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eRARITY \u0026amp; COLLECTOR DEMAND\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eError and variety coins like this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e1966 SMS Doubled Profile Kennedy Half Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e are highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eThey are especially desirable among:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e• Kennedy Half Dollar collectors\u003cbr data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e• Error and variety coin collectors\u003cbr data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e• Special Mint Set collectors\u003cbr data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e• High-grade U.S. coin enthusiasts\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46772330463395,"sku":"122316","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1966-SMS-DDO-50C-Doubled-Profile-Half-Dollar-MS66-Rare-Error-Coin-in-High-Grade-Heritage-Pastime-832.jpg?v=1776707822","url":"https:\/\/heritagepastime.com\/products\/1964-type-1-reverse-50c-straght-g-pf68-first-year-of-issue-copy","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}