The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar is rare and valuable due to several factors:
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Silver Content: The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar is composed of 90% silver, making it valuable right off the bat.
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First-Year Issue: The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar was the first year of issue for the coin, which adds to its value.
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Mintage: The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar had a massive mintage of 273,304,004, but some were melted for their silver content, making them less common.
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SMS Kennedy: The rarest 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar is the "SMS" Kennedy. No one knows for sure where they came from or how they were made. They have a very sharp strike and a satin finish. There are die polishing lines on the fields, and they are highly sought after by collectors.
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1964-D DDO Kennedy Half Dollar: This is a valuable variant of the 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar. Its unique quality is the result of a "double die obverse" error. This means a hub that was used to create the die was itself doubled, resulting in a doubled image on the coin.
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Historical Significance: The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar is also rare due to its historical significance as the first year of the coins produced after JFKs assassination.
The value of a 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar depends on its condition and rarity. The chart below shows the approximate values of the 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar in different conditions:...
