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1964 Kennedy Half Dollar

1964 Kennedy Half Dollar reference with U.S. Mint history, silver content, composition, weight, diameter, edge, designer, Krause number, obverse and revers

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1964 Kennedy Half Dollar

1964

United States

Half dollar

Circulating coin

90% silver, 10% copper

90%

0.3617 oz ASW

12.50 g

30.6 mm

2.15 mm

Reeded

Gilroy Roberts / Frank Gasparro

KM# 202

Varies by year and mint

Varies by issue; detailed mint-mark list intentionally left off this overview.

Calculated above

Coin descriptionPCGS Grading/Values

History: First-year Kennedy half dollar in 90% silver.

Obverse: John F. Kennedy portrait.

Reverse: Presidential seal eagle.

Kennedy Half Dollar collector reference

This page is a focused U.S. Mint coin reference for the 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar. It is designed for collectors researching dates, metal composition, silver content, size, edge style, designer information, Krause number, and basic obverse and reverse design details.