What makes a 1964 JFK half dollar rare?
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While most standard 1964 JFK half dollars are common due to high mintage, certain specific varieties, conditions, and minting anomalies make them valuable and rare to collectors.
What's so rare about the 1964 Kennedy half dollar?
The very first Kennedy Half Dollar, minted in 1964, contains 90% silver, giving it both historic and intrinsic value. Proof coins from this year were specially struck for collectors, featuring sharp details and a mirrored finish. The combination of silver content and proof quality makes this coin highly desirable.
How much pure silver is in a 1964 Kennedy half dollar?
The silver content in Kennedy half dollars varies by year: 1964 – 90% silver (0.3617 oz), worth around $9–$10 based on silver melt value. 1965–1970 – 40% silver (0.1479 oz), worth around $4–$5.
Where can I sell my 1964 Kennedy half dollars?
At CMI Gold & Silver, we buy and sell 1964 Kennedy half dollar coins in bulk at a minimum of $100 in face value or 200 actual coins per transaction. Silver half dollars are an affordable entry point for investors because of their manageable face value and lower entry point.
How do I know if I have a SMS 1964 Kennedy half dollar?
Every 1964 SMS coins has been accounted for, there aren't any more left to find. The major defining feature of the 1964 SMS half dollar is the "teardrop" on the 4. Neither business strike nor proofs will have this, only SMS coins do. Mirror finish in the fields and a strong strike.
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Are John F. Kennedy half dollars worth anything?
Kennedy half-dollar coins are not rare; most are worth only their face value of 50 cents. However, some are more valuable, depending on the year they were minted and their condition.
Where do I find the mint mark on a 1964 Kennedy half dollar?
Mint mark located beneath where the eagle's claws grasp the olive branch on reverse for 1964 coins and for 1964-2014-W gold issue; above the date on the obverse for all other issues. Mint mark omitted on all coins from 1965 to 1967 and on Philadelphia Mint issues before 1980.
What makes a 1964 Kennedy half dollar special?
The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar features the profile of President John F. Kennedy on the obverse and the Presidential Coat of Arms on the reverse. It was the first half dollar to be minted in 90% silver after the assassination of JFK, making it significant both historically and numismatically.
How to tell if a 1964 Kennedy half dollar has accented hair?
The Accented Hair design has two prominent strands of hair that form a V shape above Kennedy's ear. A side by side comparison of the two subtypes makes this clearer. Another easy identifier is that the bottom-left serif in the i in liberty on the obverse is broken on the Accented Hair subtype.
What are the key dates for Kennedy half dollars?
Key Dates & Varieties
- 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar, Doubled Die Obverse. ...
- 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar, Doubled Die Reverse. ...
- 1964 Kennedy Half 'Accentuated Hair' Proof. ...
- 1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar. ...
- 1972-D Kennedy Half Dollar, No 'FG' ...
- 1974-D Kennedy Half Dollar, Doubled Die Obverse. ...
- 1982-P Kennedy Half Dollar, No 'FG'
What is the error on the 1964 half dollar coin?
This coin was struck through a fiber or hair that was on the Planchet or the engraved die and the impression of that fiber or hair was transferred onto this coin.
How to cash in half dollar coins?
Coinstar machines typically accept half dollars and standard denominations like quarters, dimes, and nickels. These machines are designed to sort and count various coins for conversion into cash or gift cards.
How can you tell if a 1964 Kennedy half dollar is silver?
Are you still wondering if your Kennedy half-dollar is made of silver? Try looking at the edge of the coin. If there is copper in the coin, you'll likely see a reddish-brown stripe. If, instead, you see a clear silver stripe, you may be in luck.
Which John F. Kennedy half dollars are worth money?
Silver Content: Any Kennedy Half Dollar from 1964 (90% silver) or 1965–1970 (40% silver) holds intrinsic value due to its metal content, and coins in better condition can command higher prices.
Which Kennedy halves are 40% silver?
The only coin that continued to be made in silver was the Kennedy Half Dollar which was made in 40% silver for circulation only in 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, and 1969. This set includes all five of these 40% silver coins. After 1969, no circulating coins of any denomination were ever made in silver again.
How do I sell my 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar?
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