How Much Is a 1964 Silver Half Dollar Worth?

Mintage

• 1964 Kennedy half dollars were minted at both Philadelphia and Denver mints. There were 273 million half dollars minted in Philadelphia and 156 million minted in Denver.

Silver Content

• The 1964 Kennedy half dollar is 90 percent silver; the other 10 percent is copper. There are 11.25 grams of silver in a 1964 Kennedy half dollar, which is equal to .3617 troy ounces.

Circulated Value

• In 2009, Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) valued circulated Kennedy half dollars between $6 and $8 apiece.

Uncirculated Value

• In 2009, PCGS valued uncirculated Kennedy half dollars at $12 or more, based on mint state condition.

Proofs

• The 1964 proof set contains a 1964 proof Kennedy half dollar, along with a proof penny, nickel, dime and quarter. In 2009, PCGS valued this proof set at $16.