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The 1964 D Kennedy Half Dollar is of course 90% silver and was the only year the Kennedy Half Dollars were minted that way. You can still get 90% silver Kennedy halves if you order a silver proof pack from the US Mint. Since the 64s are 90% silver and not 40% like the newer ones they are very white. Look for the accented hair this year. Also the price listed as the high is for certified perfect condition versions that have probably never been in circulation.
Accented hair specimens are found in 1964 proof sets or loose 1964 P Proof Halves. Jacqueline Kennedy requested JFKs hair to be improved upon. The US mint made the improvements to the die and struck what is now termed as accented hair half dollars. See the image below for reference.
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Mintage Numbers
How much is a 1964 D Kennedy Half Dollar worth?
This section is more of a layman's guide, for those new to collecting.
In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around $10.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $55 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1964, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].
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Most Valuable
The most valuable Kennedy Half Dollar's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.
| Image | Year | Mint | Worth |
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1995 | S | $82 |
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1966 | $80 | |
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1970 | S | $80 |
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1997 | S | $67 |
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1965 | $65 | |
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1969 | D | $65 |
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1970 | D | $65 |
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1964 | D | $55 |
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1967 | $50 | |
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1999 | S | $48 |
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1964 | $45 | |
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1971 | $45 | |
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1989 | P | $345.22 |
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1989 | $345,000 | |
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1989 | D | $345 |
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Hardest to Find
The rarest and hardest to find Kennedy Half Dollar's Check out each link to learn more about each coin.
What is the rarest Kennedy Half Dollar?
| Name | Produced |
|---|---|
| 1995 S | 679,000 |
| 1997 S | 741,000 |
| 1993 S | 761,000 |
| 1996 S | 775,000 |
| 1994 S | 785,000 |
| 1999 S | 804,000 |
| 1998 S | 878,000 |
| 2001 S | 889,000 |
| 2002 S | 892,000 |
| 2000 S | 965,000 |
| 1992 S | 1,317,000 |
| 1996 S | 1,750,000 |
| 1997 S | 2,055,000 |
| 1998 S | 2,086,000 |
| 1995 S | 2,117,000 |
| 1970 D | 2,155,000 |
| 2001 S | 2,294,000 |
| 2002 S | 2,319,000 |
| 1994 S | 2,484,000 |
| 2002 D | 2,500,000 |
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Overall Specs & Design
This coin has a total mass of 11.34 g, a diameter of 30.6 mm, and a thickness of 2.15 mm. It's edge is Reeded, and the coins are composed of 1971 - Present 75% copper, 25% nickel, 1965-1970 40% silver 60% copper, 1964 - 90% Silver 10% copper.
Designer: Gilroy Roberts and Frank Gasparro
Front (Obverse): The front or coin obverse contains the profile of John F. Kennedy gazing to the left. The words In GOD We Trust and Liberty are engraved. Mint marks are located to the bottom center of the bust. The date is present as well.
Back (Reverse): Contains a bald eagle grasping 13 arrow in its right claw, and am olive branch also containing 13 olives. A shield protects the eagles chest. 13 stars radiate along lines stemming from the eagles wings. These represent the original 13 colonies. The words United States of America and Half Dollar are present and engraved on the reverse as well.
P, D, S, W mint marks are present on coins. The initials FG stand for Frank Gasparro the designer of the coins reverse.
Are 1964 D Kennedy Half Dollars Silver?
Yes! Kennedy Half Dollar's produced in 1964 are 90% silver to be precise, and contain .3617 troy oz or 11.25 grams in total of .999 pure silver. Silver weight is measured in troy ounces. Troy ounces weigh about 2 grams more than the standard ounce. CoinTrackers has built a tool that will let you know if your coin is silver or not. The tool is called Is My Coin Silver?.
Numismatic vs Intrinsic Value:
This coin in poor condition is still worth $1.63 more than the intrinsic value from silver content of $8.37, this coin is thus more valuable to a collector than to a silver bug. Coins worth more to a collectors may be a better long term investment. If the metal prices drop you will still have a coin that a numismatic would want to buy.
Want more info? Then read Coin Collecting Investment an article that details the benifits of coin collecting as a way to build wealth. Also learn how to properly store your coins.
Current silver melt value* for a 2002 D Kennedy is $8.37 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $23.14 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value.
***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value. Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.
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