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

Each $1 face value lot includes two 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars struck in 90% silver and preserved in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition. These coins represent the first and only year the Kennedy Half Dollar was minted for circulation with full 90% silver content. Struck as a national tribute just months after President John F. Kennedy's assassination, these BU specimens retain full mint luster, sharp design detail, and no signs of circulation—offering both silver value and commemorative appeal.

Historical Insight:

The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar was released just months after the President's death, becoming both a circulating coin and a symbol of national remembrance. It marked the end of an era as the last regularly issued half dollar in 90% silver. Demand for the coin was so intense that millions were saved by the public, but few were handled carefully enough to remain in true BU condition. These Brilliant Uncirculated examples reflect both the mint's finest production standards and the deep emotional resonance of a nation in mourning—making them an ideal choice for silver investors and collectors alike.

Highlights:

• Face Value: $1 USD (2 half dollars per lot)
• Date: 1964 only
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) - full original luster, no wear
• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.715 troy oz per $1 face value
• Mint Marks: Varies (Philadelphia or Denver)
• Obverse: A left-facing portrait of President John F. Kennedy, designed by Gilroy Roberts, surrounded by the inscriptions "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the year "1964."
• Reverse: Features the Presidential Seal—an eagle with a shield, olive branch, and arrows—encircled by 50 stars. Design by Frank Gasparro.