1964 Kennedy Half Dollar
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Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$57,600 MS68 05-12-2024 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Kennedy Half Dollars Silver 1964 to Date series. Total mintage reached 273.3 million. The obverse features John F. Kennedy facing left, based on the presidential medal by Gilroy Roberts, while the reverse displays the Presidential Seal — a heraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows. Designed by Roberts/Frank Gasparro. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 31 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6706. The Kennedy Half Dollar was rushed into production in early 1964, just weeks after President Kennedy's assassination. The 1964 issues are collected for both historical significance and silver content. The 1964 Accented Hair variety and various proof finishes are notable. The silver-clad 1965-1970 issues contain 40% silver.
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Error Varieties(8)
1964 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1964 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-016
1964 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-017
1964 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-018
1964 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1964 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-013
1964 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-014
