Buy 1966 SMS Kennedy Half Dollar Online!
The 1966 SMS Kennedy half dollar is part of the second year of issue of the special mint set series. 1966 is the second year of issue of the special mint sets, and the second year where the proof Kennedy half dollar included was composed of 40% silver. Order these special Kennedy half dollars online from Bullion Shark today!
In the early 1960s, a shortage of coins and material led to a pause in production for the annual proof sets that became a favorite amongst collectors. From 1965 to 1967 the Special Mint Set was produced instead to satisfy the needs of collectors. On top of these half dollars being rarer and unique compared to others, these are all in Gem Uncirculated condition! This means each coin, if sent in for grading, could all grade at least MS65!
2,200,000 SMS Kennedy Half Dollars were minted in 1966, which is miniscule compared to the hundreds of millions minted in 1964. These coins are a must have in any American numismatic coin collection, so bring yours to the next level with this special Kennedy half dollar!
Why Collect The 1966 SMS Kennedy Half Dollar?
- This coin was part of the 1966 Special Mint Set.
- This coin is 40% silver, not clad.
- These are in GEM Uncirculated condition, meaning they could all grade at least MS65!
- The SMS mintages were much lower than the circulated coins, making these Kennedy half dollars much rarer than the others minted in 1966!
- These coins have the SMS finish and stand out compared to their circulated counterparts!
1966 SMS Kennedy Half Dollar Gem Uncirculated Coin Details:
Designer: Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro
Edge: 150 Reeds
Diameter: 30.61 millimeters
Weight: 11.50 grams
Mintage: 2,200,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 40% Silver, 60% Copper
Finish and History: In 1965, the U.S. Mint was dealing with shortages and put a pause on the annual proof sets that became widely popular. This led to the limited mintage of the special mint set series from 1965-1967.
The SMS coins were produced with a special minting process that gave them a distinct appearance, unique to SMS coins. This finish is characterized by a sharper strike and more defined details compared to regular circulation strikes. These coins were minted to meet the demands of collectors who became accustomed to the proof sets normally released every year.
Since they were not widely circulated, SMS Kennedy half dollars are scarce compared to other Kennedy half dollars from subsequent years. Their value can vary depending on their condition and any potential collector demand.
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