When silver prices hover at around $20 per ounce, you can expect to pay about $4 for an uncirculated example of a 1969 Kennedy half dollar. 1969 proof Kennedy half dollars are worth around $7 each.
What is a proof Kennedy half dollar?
No one knew that rising silver prices in 1964 would make this first Kennedy Half Dollar the only 90% silver proof minted at the Philadelphia Mint, but it’s a fact. Each proof was struck multiple times….1964 Proof Kennedy Half is the Only One.
| Year of Issue | 1964 |
|---|---|
| Composition | Silver |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
Are there any silver clad proof half dollars?
Silver clad half dollars and silver clad proof half dollars were also minted and they sell for more money. Keep reading to learn more about these coins. This coin has a special design on the reverse side of the coin to celebrate the Bicentennial of the United States.
How much is a 1776 proof half dollar worth?
The 1776-1976 S proof half dollar is worth around $4 in PR 65 condition. This coin is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $3.88 as of April 28, 2021. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $26.25 per ounce.
What was the US Bicentennial coin in 1976?
So for the country’s Bicentennial in 1976, the U.S. Mint released special versions of three of our circulating coins: the Washington quarter, the Kennedy half dollar and the Eisenhower dollar.
When did the first US half dollar coin come out?
The United States Mint released the first coins in 1964 and people scrambled to get a souvenir to remember this popular president. The mint produced more than 273 million coins at the Philadelphia mint and more than 156 million coins at the Denver mint facility. The best-known variety is the 1964 Proof Heavily Accented Hair variety.
