$1 FV 90% Silver 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars - AU

This $1 face value lot includes two 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars, each struck in 90% silver and preserved in About Uncirculated (AU) condition. As the only year the Kennedy Half was minted with full 90% silver content for circulation, the 1964 issue holds a special place in both numismatic history and the hearts of collectors. These coins show only the slightest traces of wear, retaining strong detail and much of their original mint luster, making them ideal for silver stackers and collectors alike.

Historical Insight:

Struck just months after President Kennedy's assassination, the 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar became a symbol of national mourning and remembrance. The coin was hoarded upon release, with many preserved in near-mint condition or pulled from circulation early. It was also the last circulating half dollar produced in 90% silver, marking the end of an era in American coinage. These AU examples retain the integrity of their original strike with only light signs of handling, offering both intrinsic silver value and powerful historical significance.

Highlights:

• Face Value: $1 USD (2 coins per lot)
• Date: 1964 only
• Condition: About Uncirculated (AU) - minimal high-point wear, strong eye appeal
• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.715 troy oz per $1 face value
• Mint Marks: Varies (Philadelphia or Denver)
• Obverse: Features a left-facing profile of President John F. Kennedy, designed by Gilroy Roberts, with inscriptions "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the year "1964."
• Reverse: Depicts the Presidential Seal - an eagle with a shield, clutching arrows and an olive branch, surrounded by 50 stars. Designed by Frank Gasparro.