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1968-S HALF DOLLAR

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 0
Proofs: 3,041,506

Designer: Obverse by Gilroy Roberts; reverse by Frank Gasparro

Diameter: ±31 millimeters

Metal Content:
Outer layers - ±80% Silver, ±20% Copper
Center - ±79% Copper, ±21% Silver

Weight: ±178 grains (±11.5 grams)

Edge: Reeded

Mintmark: "S" (for San Francisco) centered above the date

The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 4 PR-69's.

The finest Proof Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 96 PR-69's.

The finest Proof Deep Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 16 PR-70's.

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, April 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service
 
 

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