How much is a 1964 half dollar worth?
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Melt value is the value of the metal only. Dealers usually buy a little under melt and sell above it, and rare dates or high-grade coins can be worth much more to collectors.
| Mints | Philadelphia (no mint mark) and Denver (D) |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Note | The only 90% silver Kennedy half made for circulation |
The 1964 Kennedy half is the only year of the Kennedy series made in 90% silver for circulation. Both the 1964 and 1964-D are silver.
From 1965 to 1970, Kennedy halves dropped to 40% silver. See Kennedy half dollar value by year.
Condition and rarity can make some coins worth far more than their metal. Here are the ones collectors look for:
Mintages from PCGS CoinFacts and other standard references. Collector values depend on exact date, mint mark and grade, so check a current price guide, or ask us in our Discord.
Yes. 1964 Kennedy half dollars are 90% silver.
0.36169 troy ounces of pure silver.
Specs verified October 2026 against: PCGS CoinFacts. Live prices from gold-api.com, refreshed every minute.
