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1964 Half Dollar Value

1964

A worn 1964 half dollar is worth about $21.66, the value of the silver in it.

Uncirculated ones bring $23–28, and a certified MS65 brings $35–55.

Keep it or sell it for its silver. A coin dealer or bullion buyer will pay close to melt value.

Value by mint mark

What each 1964 half dollar is worth
CoinMadeWornUncirculatedMS65
1964-D156,205,446$21.66$23–28$40–65
1964 (no mint mark, made in Philadelphia)273,304,004$21.66$23–28$35–55

Worn means a coin with normal wear from circulation. Uncirculated means no wear at all (MS60 to MS63). MS65 is a certified, near-flawless coin. Prices tied to silver update with the live silver price.

Find the mint mark

Back of the coin, left of the eagle's tail, near the olive branch. Philadelphia coins have no letter.

What it's made of

  • 90% silver, 10% copper, 12.5 grams, 0.36169 troy oz of silver, worth $21.66 today

Varieties and errors to check

  • Accented hair proof

    Look for: A proof 1964 Kennedy with extra lines in the hair above the ear.

    An early proof die variety worth a strong premium; only found on proofs.

    Typical value: $60–125

    Source

  • 1964-D doubled dies

    Look for: Doubling on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY or the date of a 1964-D half.

    Several recognized doubled, tripled and quadrupled die varieties exist; each carries a premium.

    Typical value: $30–100

    Source

Mintage

How many were made
CoinTypeMintage
1964-DFor circulation156,205,446
1964 (no mint mark, made in Philadelphia)For circulation273,304,004
1964 (no mint mark, made in Philadelphia)Proof (collector) — silver3,950,762

Questions

Is a 1964 half dollar silver?

Yes. Every 1964 half dollar made for circulation contains 0.36169 troy ounces of silver. Its silver value moves with the silver price; the live figure is shown at the top of this page.

Which 1964 half dollar is worth the most?

Among regular coins, the 1964-D is worth the most, about $40–65 in MS65. The Accented hair proof is the one to look for: typical examples sell for $60–125.

Where is the mint mark on a 1964 half dollar?

Back of the coin, left of the eagle's tail, near the olive branch. Philadelphia coins have no letter.

Check real sales

Recent sold listings show what coins in your condition actually bring: see sold 1964 half dollars on eBay.

Other coins from 1964: 1964 quarter, 1964 nickel, 1964 penny, 1964 dime.

More Kennedy half dollars: all years and mintages.

Values checked October 7, 2026 against several public price guides and auction results. How values work.