USA ½ dollar Kennedy Half Dollar 1969
USA, Denver
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 202a |
| Mintage | 129,881,800 |
| Metal | Silver 0.400 |
| thickness | 2.15 mm |
| diameter | 30.6 mm |
| weight | 11.5 g |
Obverse:
Head of state
Description:
John F. Kennedy (35th President of the USA)
Creators:
Gilroy Roberts
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Coat of arms
Description:
Eagle (heraldry)
Creators:
Frank Gasparro (FG)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
FG
HALF DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The 1969-D half dollar is a near twin to the 1968-D edition in terms of availability. Certified gems are common through MS-65, with enough MS-66 examples to mostly meet the demand from advanced collectors. A sprinkling of PL coins exists to whet the appetites of series specialists. There are very few varieties known for such a large mintage requiring many dies. Doubled-die reverses predominate these, but all are rather minor. As with the 1968-D half dollar, this year's obverse master die features a final numeral that is cut more deeply into it than the numerals 196. It is a bit less noticeable, however, than on the 1968-D halves.Read More
