1965 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
$9,000 MS67+ 08-25-2021 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1965 Kennedy Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Kennedy Half Dollars Silver Clad 1965-1970 series. Total mintage reached 65.9 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 Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro. Struck in 40% silver, 60% copper, weighing 11.5 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a 150 reeds edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6708. 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(10)
1965 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1965 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1965 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1965 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1965 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1965 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1965 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1965 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1965 Doubled Working Hub Reverse WWHR-001