1964 D 50C MS | Coin Explorer (2024)

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What is a 1964 50 cent piece worth? ›

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of June 2024, a Kennedy Half Dollar from 1964 in circulated condition is worth between $10.75 and $11.50. However, on the open market 1964 D Half Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $23500.

1964 Proof Heavily Accented Hair

The hair above Kennedy's hair has a few more incused lines making his hair look more pronounced. Additionally, look at the "I" in LIBERTY. The lower left serif seems to be truncated or missing.

The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar holds a unique position. Its value is influenced by its silver content, historical significance, and rarity, particularly for well-preserved specimens and those from the Denver mint.

All SMS 1964 Kennedy half dollars were struck from a single pair of dies. The several die markers include “on the obverse, a tiny apostrophe-shaped lump of extra metal protruding from the bottom edge of the crosslet of the 4 in the date."

What are the major varieties of the 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar that are considered rare? The major varieties include the 1964-D Doubled Die Obverse, the 1964-D Repunched Mintmark (D/D), and the Accented Hair proof variant.

Common error types include heavily accented hair and double die variants. If you have one of these coins, take steps to become educated about their value. Some 1964 Kennedy half dollar errors can be worth thousands of dollars, so it's important to do your own research.

One such rare half dollar coin is the 1964-D Kennedy Half Dollar with a doubled die obverse. This half dollar variety features doubling on the obverse, most noticeably on the "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto and Kennedy's profile.

1953-S Full Bell Line Franklin Half Dollar: $69,000. 1954-D Full Bell Line Franklin Half Dollar: $21,275. 1955 Full Bell Line Franklin Half Dollar: $14,100. 1958 Full Bell Line Franklin Half Dollar: $129,250.

If you would like to discuss buying or selling 1964 Kennedy half dollars, call us at 1-800-528-1380. We take calls 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MST, Mondays through Thursdays, Fridays 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

How to tell if you have a 1964 SMS nickel? ›

The 1964 Special Strike Jefferson Nickels usually display an extremely sharp strike, as well as having sharp and square edge rims. The surfaces feature a Satin like appearance. However, the coins are not circulation strikes, nor are they proofs, hence, the coins are referred to as Special Strikes.

Gilroy Roberts' designer's initials appear on the truncation of Kennedy's neck above the word WE. Reverse: Frank Gasparro adapted the Kennedy half dollar reverse design from the Seal of the President of the United States.

If you would like to discuss buying or selling 1964 Kennedy half dollars, call us at 1-800-528-1380. We take calls 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MST, Mondays through Thursdays, Fridays 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Uncirculated or “mint condition” 1964 Pennies are worth around $1 to $2, while circulated examples are worth around $0.01 or less. A single 1964 D penny can fetch more than $10,000 at auction. According to PCGS, a coin classified as MS68 SMS is worth a staggering $27,500.

According to the NGC Price Guide, a free resource provided by NGC, Mint State 1964 Jefferson Nickels are valued between 15 cents and $500, while Proof coins are generally worth more. Nickels with a 5FS or 6FS designation are valued between $20 to $15,000.

Anthony dollars contain silver, according to a blog on the U.S. Coins Guide website. Instead, all were made from copper-nickel clad compositions. Most you come across will only be worth face value — one dollar. However, if you come across certain error varieties, you could be looking at hundreds of dollars in value.