Price Guide for 1966 Half Dollar Variants

This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1966 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $6.00 – $18.00
    Uncirculated: $7.00 – $9,987.50
  • eBay
    Circulated: $4.50 – $100.00
    Uncirculated: $0.50 – $15,105.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $5.00 – $8.00
    Uncirculated: $7.00 – $15,000.00
1966 Half Dollar SMS (Special Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $7.00 – $219.65
    Uncirculated: $6.00 – $13,200.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $3.00 – $1,700.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $3.00
    Uncirculated: $5.00 – $1,000.00
1966 Half Dollar SMS No FG (Special Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $62.00 – $2,820.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $9.97 – $2,000.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $35.00 – $2,350.00
1966 Half Dollar DDO FS-101 (013.8) (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $35.00
    Uncirculated: $69.00 – $1,375.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $34.00 – $349.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $10.00 – $55.00
    Uncirculated: $65.00 – $1,350.00
1966 Half Dollar SMS Doubled Die Obverse (Special Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $45.00 – $229.13
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $17.50 – $626.50
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $25.00 – $375.00
1966 Half Dollar SMS, CAM (Special Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $57.50 – $92.00
    Uncirculated: $16.00 – $2,880.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $16.28 – $925.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $8.00 – $650.00
1966 Half Dollar SMS, DCAM (Special Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $127.00 – $16,450.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $14.00 – $2,226.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $45.00 – $7,000.00
1966 Half Dollar SMS Doubled Die Obverse, CAM (Special Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $360.00 – $900.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $115.00 – $450.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $30.00 – $350.00
1966 Half Dollar SMS No FG FS-901 (Special Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $69.00 – $2,820.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $113.50 – $15,000.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $50.00 – $2,500.00
1966 Half Dollar SMS DDO FS-103 (Special Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $32.20 – $80.50
    Uncirculated: $53.00 – $528.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $25.00 – $510.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $47.00 – $1,200.00
1966 Half Dollar SMS DDO FS-103, CAM (Special Strike)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $399.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $50.00 – $500.00
1966 Half Dollar SMS DDO FS-102 (Special Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $54.00 – $384.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $16.00 – $481.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $45.00 – $450.00
1966 Half Dollar SMS DDO FS-102, CAM (Special Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $540.50 – $852.50
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $70.00 – $550.00
1966 Half Dollar SMS DDO FS-104 (Special Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $69.00 – $204.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $16.50
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $35.00 – $400.00
1966 Half Dollar SMS DDO FS-104, CAM (Special Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $1,920.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $279.95 – $479.99
1966 Half Dollar SMS DDO FS-105 (Special Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $60.00 – $764.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $60.00 – $999.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $40.00 – $1,400.00
1966 Half Dollar SMS DDO FS-106 (Special Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $60.00 – $288.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $47.00 – $750.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $100.00 – $1,250.00
1966 Half Dollar SMS DDO FS-106, CAM (Special Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $156.00 – $646.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $155.00
    Uncirculated: $69.00 – $600.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $100.00 – $1,200.00

Design and Specifications of the 1966 Half Dollar

The 1966 Kennedy Half Dollar was part of the ongoing series honoring the assassinated President John F. Kennedy. This year marked a significant change in the coin’s composition, transitioning from 90% silver to a 40% silver clad composition due to rising silver prices. This change was implemented to keep the coins in circulation, as the previous 90% silver coins were being hoarded for their precious metal content.

Weight 11.50 grams
Diameter 30.61 mm
Mint Marks None (all coins produced at Philadelphia)
Composition 40% silver, 60% copper
Obverse Design Portrait of John F. Kennedy facing left, designed by Gilroy Roberts
Reverse Design Modified presidential seal, designed by Frank Gasparro

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

Condition plays a crucial role in the value of 1966 Kennedy Half Dollars. While common in circulated grades, uncirculated specimens can command significant premiums. Coins in MS65 and above are particularly desirable among collectors.

Key factors affecting condition include:

Luster: Original mint luster adds considerable appeal
Contact marks: Fewer marks, especially on Kennedy’s cheek and in the fields, increase value
Strike quality: Well-struck coins with full details are more valuable

Philadelphia, No Mint Mark

Mintage: 108,984,932

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation

Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, primarily for silver content and higher grades

Silver content is a significant factor in the value of 1966 Kennedy Half Dollars. With 40% silver composition, these coins have intrinsic value beyond their face value, which fluctuates with silver prices.

Toning can also impact value. Natural, attractive toning can enhance a coin’s appeal and value, especially for high-grade specimens.

While not particularly rare, high-grade examples (MS67 and above) are scarce and can command significant premiums in the market. The absence of mint marks for this year makes it easier for collectors to acquire a single high-grade example for their collections.

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