1966 Jefferson Nickel

Date: 1966
Mint marks: none
Mintage: 156,208,283
Composition: 75% copper, 25% nickel
Diameter: 21.2 mm
Weight: 5 grams

The 1966 Jefferson Nickel was produced for circulation and for inclusion within special mint sets offered to collectors. This year, the designer’s initials “FS” were added to the truncation of the neck. Once again, the coins were struck without the use of mint marks. The overall mintage for this issue was 156,208,283. Nickels from the special mint sets which display cameo or deep cameo contrast command premiums from collectors, as do circulation strike examples with full steps.

The Jefferson Nickel was first issued in 1938 to honor the third President of the United States Thomas Jefferson. The designs were created by Felix Schlag and selected from a public competition which drew 390 different designs. The obverse design features an elegant bust of Thomas Jefferson, while the reverse features a view of Monticello. The broader series has continued in through the present day, although a series of design changes occurred from 2004 to 2006, which concluded with a permanent change to the obverse design.

Individual issues: 1966 Jefferson Nickel, 1966 SMS Jefferson Nickel

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1969 Roosevelt Dime

Date: 1969
Mint marks: none, D, S
Mintage: 145,790,000 (Philadelphia), 563,323,870 (Denver), 2,394,631 (San Francisco proof)
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Weight: 2.27 grams

The 1969 Roosevelt Dime was issued for general circulation and within proof sets and mint sets sold to collectors. The circulating coins were struck at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints, while the San Francisco Mint struck proof coins for inclusion in the collector sets. The mintages were 145,790,000 coins at Philadelphia, 563,323,870 coins at Denver, and 2,394,631 proofs.

The Roosevelt Dime was introduced in 1946, following the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and shortly after the conclusion of World War II. The design was created by United States Mint Engraver John R. Sinnock. The obverse features a portrait of Roosevelt in profile. The reverse contains the image of a lit torch with an olive branch and oak branch to each side. The original design has continued to be used to the present day for the ten cent denomination.

Individual issues: 1969 Roosevelt Dime, 1969-D Roosevelt Dime, 1969-S Proof Roosevelt Dime

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1968 Roosevelt Dime

Date: 1968
Mint marks: none, D, S
Mintage: 424,470,400 (Philadelphia), 480,748,280 (Denver), 3,041,506 (San Francisco proof)
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Weight: 2.27 grams

The 1968 Roosevelt Dime was issued for general circulation and within proof sets and mint sets sold to collectors. The circulating coins were struck at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints, while the San Francisco Mint struck proof coins for inclusion in the collector sets. The mintages were 424,470,400 coins at Philadelphia, 480,748,280 coins at Denver, and 3,041,506 proofs. Some examples of the 1968 Proof Roosevelt Dime were struck without the “S” mint mark and command a significant premium.

The Roosevelt Dime was introduced in 1946, following the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and shortly after the conclusion of World War II. The design was created by United States Mint Engraver John R. Sinnock. The obverse features a portrait of Roosevelt in profile. The reverse contains the image of a lit torch with an olive branch and oak branch to each side. The original design has continued to be used to the present day for the ten cent denomination.

Individual issues: 1968 Roosevelt Dime, 1968-D Roosevelt Dime, 1968-S Proof Roosevelt Dime, 1968 “No S” Proof Roosevelt Dime

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1967 Kennedy Half Dollar

Date: 1967
Mint marks: none
Mintage: 295,046,978
Composition: 40% silver, 60% copper
Diameter: 30.6 mm
Weight: 11.50 grams

The 1967 Kennedy Half Dollar was issued for circulation and in special mint sets for collectors. The coins were produced without mint marks in an attempt to prevent hoarding. The overall mintage was 295,046,978, the highest total for the series to date. Despite the high mintage, coins graded MS67 are extremely rare. The special mint set issues with cameo or deep cameo contrast are more frequently encountered with cameo or deep cameo contrast compared to prior years, but still relative scarce.

The Kennedy Half Dollar was introduced in 1964 to memorialize President John F. Kennedy following his assassination. The obverse portrait was designed by United States Mint Chief Engraver Gilroy Roberts. The reverse, which contains an image of the Presidential Seal, was designed by Assistant Engraver Frank Gasparro. For the first year of issue, the series was struck in 90% silver, but the silver content was reduced and later removed for regular issues of the coin. Although Kennedy Half Dollars are no longer issued for circulation, the coins continue to be issued annually for collectors.

Individual issues: 1967 Kennedy Half Dollar, 1967 SMS Kennedy Half Dollar

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1968 Washington Quarter

Date: 1968
Mint marks: none, D, S
Mintage: 220,731,500 (Philadelphia), 101,534,000 (Denver), 3,041,506 (San Francisco)
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel
Diameter: 24.3 mm
Weight: 5.67 grams

The 1968 Washington Quarter was issued for circulation, as well as for collectors within proof sets and mint sets. The circulating coins were minted at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints, with the proof coins minted at San Francisco. The mintages were 220,731,500 at Philadelphia, 101,534,000 at Denver, and 3,041,506 proof coins at San Francisco. This year marked the return of the use of mint marks and the resumption of the annual proof set and mint set product offerings.

The Washington Quarter was introduced in 1932 to commemorate the bicentennial of the birth of George Washington. The coins were designed by John Flanagan. The obverse features a portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The reverse carries the image of a bald eagle perched on a bundle of arrows with olive branches extended beneath. The series concluded in 1998, although the obverse continued to be used for subsequent quarter dollar series.

Individual Issues: 1968 Washington Quarter, 1968-D Washington Quarter, 1968-S Proof Washington Quarter

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