Half dollars ยท 1964
1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Melt Value
A 1964 Kennedy half contains 0.3617 troy ounces of silver. At today's spot of $52.65, that is $19.04 in silver per coin.
Melt value
$19.04
Per coin: $19.04
Quick values
| Amount | Pure silver | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.3617 oz | $19.04 |
| 1 roll (20 coins) | 7.2339 oz | $380.87 |
| 10 coins | 3.6170 oz | $190.43 |
| 100 coins | 36.1696 oz | $1,904.33 |
Specifications
| Years | 1964 |
| Purity | 90% silver |
| Total weight | 12.5 g |
| Pure silver content | 0.3617 troy oz |
| Face value | $0.50 |
How to tell
Only 1964 Kennedy halves are 90% silver. 1965-1970 are 40% silver, and circulation halves from 1971 on have no silver.
Melt value vs. selling price
Melt value is the metal alone. What you get for a 1964 Kennedy half depends on condition, date and who is buying. Common worn coins usually sell close to melt. Key dates, rare mint marks and high grades can be worth much more, so look those up before selling for metal.
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