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What is a 1964 half dollar?

In 1964 only, the Kennedy half dollar was struck on 90% silver planchets. The coin’s diameter measures 30.61mm and 2.15mm in thickness, and it weighs 12.5g. The edge is reeded with 159 reeds. There is a ready market, so it helps to learn what to look for in a valuable 1964 half dollar coin.

Why was the 1964 Kennedy half dollar so popular?

The 1964 Kennedy half dollar was one of the most eagerly awaited coins in history. The U.S mint issued the first units on March 24, 1964, at the height of the coin shortage of the 1960s. Because of the coin’s popularity and high silver prices, very few pieces saw circulation.

How much is a 1964 Kennedy coin worth?

The coins are divided into three depending on their cameo contrasts and graded accordingly: the proofs with no cameo, cameo, and deep cameo. The most common 1964 Kennedy halves are the non-cameo types and are worth $10 for proof 60, $42 for proof 67, and a whopping $3,750 for proof 70 coins.

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