{"product_id":"1968-s-kennedy-half-dollar-pcgs-pr61-proof-silver-half-dollar-early-san-francisco-issue-u-s-collector-coin","title":"1968-S Kennedy Half Dollar – PCGS PR61 | Proof Silver Half Dollar | Early San Francisco Issue | U.S. Collector Coin","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eThe 1968-S Kennedy Half Dollar is an important early proof issue in the Kennedy Half Dollar series, struck at the San Francisco Mint during the return of proof coin production to that facility. Following the transition away from 90% silver in 1964, the 1968-S half dollar was minted with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"479\"\u003e40% silver composition\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the last U.S. half dollars to contain real silver for collectors. These proof coins were produced specifically for collectors using specially prepared dies, resulting in sharp details and mirror-like surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eThis coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as \u003cstrong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"774\"\u003ePR61\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming it as a genuine proof example with visible imperfections but still retaining the distinctive appearance and detail of a proof strike. Even in lower proof grades, certified examples remain collectible due to their silver content, historical importance, and limited proof mintages compared to circulation coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1396\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eNow over 55 years old, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003e1968-S Proof Kennedy Half Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a desirable piece of modern U.S. coinage history. With growing interest in silver coinage and certified collectibles, this coin makes a great addition to any Kennedy Half Dollar set, proof collection, or precious metal portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't miss out on the oppportunity to own this unique piece of history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Coin in the pictures is the exact one you will receive, so you can purchase with confidence knowing exactly what you're getting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThanks for looking \u0026amp; happy collecting!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47418985939107,"sku":"1223202","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1968-S-Kennedy-Half-Dollar-PCGS-PR61-Proof-Silver-Half-Dollar-Early-San-Francisco-Issue-U-S-Collector-Coin-Heritage-Pastime-5003.jpg?v=1774717478","url":"https:\/\/heritagepastime.com\/products\/1968-s-kennedy-half-dollar-pcgs-pr61-proof-silver-half-dollar-early-san-francisco-issue-u-s-collector-coin","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}