The value of a 1966 Kennedy Half Dollar varies significantly based on its condition and any special features.
- Condition/Grade: The primary driver of value is the coin’s condition, ranging from circulated to pristine, uncirculated (Mint State or MS) grades. High-grade, uncirculated coins are much more valuable.
- Silver Content: All 1966 Kennedy Half Dollars contain 40% silver, giving them a melt value tied to the current price of silver.
- Special Mint Set (SMS) Coins: Some 1966 half dollars were issued in special mint sets and can be more valuable than regular circulation strikes, especially those with cameo or deep cameo contrast (frosted designs on a mirrored field).
- Mint Errors: Rare mint errors, like doubled dies or off-center strikes, can significantly increase the coin’s value.
- Circulated: A 1966 Kennedy Half Dollar in circulated condition is typically worth between $4.55 and $6.25, [according to the NGC Price Guide] as of August 2025. This reflects both the silver melt value and a small premium for its collectibility.
- Uncirculated (Mint State):
– MS60 : Around $9-$9.70.
– MS65 : $28-$92.
– MS66 : $120-$150.
– MS67 : Can be worth up to $2,750 . The record for an MS67+ regular strike coin is $7,000.
– MS68 : Can be worth up to $13,750 or even higher, with pristine examples selling for as much as $20,000.
- SMS Coins:
– MS60-MS62 : $5-$7.
– MS63-MS67 : $10-$50.
– MS68 : Around $250.
– MS69 : Around $900.
- SMS with Cameo (CAM) and Deep Cameo (DCAM):
– SMS CAM in MS68 : $300-$500.
– SMS DCAM in MS68 : Up to $7,000, with a record auction price of $10,575.
- Mint Errors:
– Off-Center Strikes : $50-$300+.
– Clipped Planchets : $40-$150.
– Die Cracks and Cuds : $25-$100+.
– Double Strikes or Rotated Dies : Exceeding $500 when well-defined.
It is recommended to have any potential error coins or high-grade specimens authenticated by a professional grading service for an accurate valuation.
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