Obverse:
Portrait of President John F. Kennedy facing left, designed by Gilroy Roberts.
Legend: LIBERTY – IN GOD WE TRUST – 1968

Reverse:
Presidential Coat of Arms (Heraldic Eagle) designed by Frank Gasparro, surrounded by fifty stars.
Legend: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – HALF DOLLAR

Specifications:

• Composition: 40% Silver, 60% Copper

• Weight: 11.50 g

• Diameter: 30.6 mm

• Edge: Reeded

• Alignment: Coin (180°)

• Mint mark: D (Denver Mint)

Historical Context:
Introduced in 1964 as a tribute to John F. Kennedy following his assassination, the half dollar quickly became a symbol of national remembrance. The 1968-D issue marked the last silver-circulating Kennedy half, making it a transitional coin of significant historical and numismatic importance.

Collecting Note:
Sought after by collectors for its silver content and symbolic design. The Denver issue is more common than the 1969-S proof but still valued as the last of the 40% silver circulation halves.