$1 FV 90% Silver 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars Proof

This $1 face value set includes two 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars struck in Proof condition—the highest-quality strike standard produced by the U.S. Mint. Made using polished dies and specially prepared planchets, these 90% silver coins exhibit sharp details, mirrored fields, and frosted devices, creating the classic "cameo" effect sought after by collectors. The 1964 issue is especially significant as it was the first and only year the Kennedy Half Dollar was minted in both 90% silver and proof format.

Historical Insight:

The 1964 Proof Kennedy Half Dollar was struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a total mintage of just over 3.9 million coins, primarily for collectors during a period of national mourning. Its release marked a turning point in U.S. coinage, both as the debut of a new design and the final year of traditional 90% silver proofs. Today, these coins are prized not just for their brilliant surfaces and collectible status, but also for their symbolic importance and silver content. Whether you're building a proof set or adding depth to your silver holdings, the 1964 Proof Kennedy Half delivers on beauty, legacy, and value.

Highlights:

• Face Value: $1 USD (2 proof half dollars per lot)
• Date: 1964 only
• Condition: Proof - mirror-like fields with high-relief detail (may be standard or cameo)
• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.715 troy oz per $1 face value
• Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
• Obverse: Displays a refined, highly detailed portrait of President John F. Kennedy, surrounded by the inscriptions "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the year "1964."
• Reverse: Features the intricate Presidential Seal—an eagle with a shield, olive branch, and arrows, surrounded by 50 stars and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" "HALF DOLLAR."