AU - Kennedy Silver Half Dollar
| Lot number | 100 |
|---|---|
| Category | Coins & Currency |
| Auction | Como Coins Weekly Coin Auction – Graded, Gold & Bulk Silver |
| Date | October 25, 2026 at 8:05 pm CT |
| Auction house | BIGBIDNOW |
| Location | Columbia, Missouri |
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Description
The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar was issued in memory of President John F. Kennedy following his assassination in November 1963. The obverse features a portrait of Kennedy designed by Gilroy Roberts, while the reverse displays the Presidential Seal, designed by Frank Gasparro. The 1964 issue was the only regular Kennedy half dollar struck for circulation in 90% silver, containing approximately 0.3617 troy ounces of silver. This coin marks an important moment in American history and the beginning of one of the nation's most recognizable coin series.