The 1964 Kennedy half-dollar, honoring President John F. Kennedy, may sell for $5,200.
Rare coins to commemorate tragic events can sell for up to $5,200 – but there is a key detail step that makes it valuable (Photo: Google)
Historical Significance and Market Value
The November 22, 1963, Dallas assassination of JFK prompted the minting of this coin. Treasury Secretary C. Douglas Dillon asked US Mint Director Eva Adams to recognize the President on the half-dollar coin. Mrs. Kennedy accepted Mint Chief Engraver Gilroy Roberts’ design for the coin’s face, based on the Presidential medal.
Assistant engraver Frank Gasparro created the Presidential Seal-inspired reverse. The initial 70,000 coins sold out quickly on March 24, 1964, due to tremendous demand.
According to the NGC Price Guide, a 1964 Kennedy half-dollar in perfect condition can sell for $5,200. The coin’s condition is vital; wear and tear reduces its value. Worn 1964 Kennedy half-dollars go for $8.50 to $9.25. The 1965 Coinage Act removed silver from the dime and quarter, changing their value. This ordinance, issued on July 23, 1965, lowered the half-dollar’s silver content to 40%, lowering its quality and worth in 2024.
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High Relief Kennedy 50th Anniversary Coin Sells for $2,127 on eBay
A 2014 gold half-dollar, the High Relief Kennedy 50th Anniversary coin, sold for $2,127 on eBay. This coin is unique since it is almost gold and graded PR70 Ultra Cameo by Numismatic Guaranty Company staff. Numismatic collectors and investors admire its immaculate condition, highlighting the necessity of preservation.
Coins’ historical significance, rarity, and condition determine their market worth as numismatic aficionados negotiate the complex world of coin collecting. The 1964 Kennedy half-dollar, rich in history, offers collectors and investors a rare chance to possess a piece of American history.
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