Lot 55
1964 Kennedy Half Dollar
This auction ended on September 2, 2026.
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| Lot number | 55 |
|---|---|
| Category | Coins & Currency |
| Auction | Super Silver 9/2/26 Auction |
| Date | September 2, 2026 at 8:05 pm CT |
| Auction house | BIGBIDNOW |
| Location | Columbia, Missouri |
Description
Born from a moment of national remembrance, this 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar is the first-year issue honoring President John F. Kennedy. Struck in 90% silver, it contains approximately .3617 troy ounces of pure silver.
The obverse features Kennedy's portrait, while the reverse displays the presidential seal with a heraldic eagle surrounded by stars. Following Kennedy's assassination in November 1963, the U.S. Mint moved quickly to create a circulating coin in his honor, with the Kennedy Half Dollar entering production in 1964.
As the only year of the regular Kennedy Half Dollar series struck for circulation in 90% silver, the 1964 issue remains especially popular with both collectors and silver enthusiast