Price Guide for 2008 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.
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $17.00 – $432.00
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eBayUncirculated: $3.99 – $475.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $10.00Uncirculated: $5.00 – $450.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $14.00 – $1,410.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $650.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $10.00Uncirculated: $5.00 – $1,350.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $11.00 – $184.00
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eBayUncirculated: $2.75 – $248.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2.00 – $55.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $11.00 – $61.00
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eBayUncirculated: $6.50 – $149.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2.00 – $260.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $6.00 – $646.25
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eBayUncirculated: $15.51 – $149.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2.00 – $900.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $16.00 – $173.00
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eBayUncirculated: $5.50 – $242.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $18.00 – $80.00
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eBayUncirculated: $4.99 – $44.77
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eBayUncirculated: $54.99
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eBayUncirculated: $15.00
Design and Specifications of the 2008 Half Dollar
The 2008 Kennedy Half Dollar continues the long-standing tradition of honoring the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. First introduced in 1964, less than a year after Kennedy’s assassination, this coin has been a staple of American coinage for decades. In 2008, the coin maintained its classic design while adapting to modern minting processes.
| Weight | 11.34 grams |
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| Diameter | 30.61 mm |
| Mint Marks | D, P, S |
| Composition | 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel (clad over pure copper core) |
| Obverse Design | Portrait of John F. Kennedy, designed by Gilroy Roberts |
| Reverse Design | Presidential Coat of Arms, designed by Frank Gasparro |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
Condition plays a crucial role in determining the value of 2008 Kennedy Half Dollars. While circulated examples hold little premium over face value, uncirculated coins in high grades can command significant premiums.
For circulation strikes, coins graded MS65 and above start to see increased collector interest. Coins with full bell lines (FBL) on the reverse are particularly desirable and can fetch higher prices. For proof coins, the difference between a PR69 and a perfect PR70 can be substantial in terms of value.
Mintage: 3,840,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS67, scarce in MS68 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest to date and mint mark collectors
Mintage: 3,840,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS67, scarce in MS68 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest to date and mint mark collectors
Mintage: 1,215,164
Rarity Scale: Common for proofs
Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to PR69, scarce in PR70
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, popular among proof set collectors
Luster and strike quality are important factors for both circulation strikes and proofs. Circulation strikes with strong, cartwheel luster and sharp details are more desirable. For proofs, deep cameo contrast between the frosty devices and mirrored fields can significantly enhance value.
Toning can also impact value, with attractively toned specimens often commanding premiums. However, any signs of cleaning or other forms of mishandling can severely diminish a coin’s value, regardless of its numerical grade.
While not particularly rare, 2008 Kennedy Half Dollars are seeing increased interest as modern coins gain more attention from collectors. Their limited circulation also means that finding high-grade examples in change is becoming increasingly difficult, potentially driving up future values for well-preserved specimens.
