Lot 447
1964 Kennedy Half Dollars
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $275
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $225-300
Origin: United States
Denomination: Fifty Cents
Year: 1964
Mint: Philadelphia and Denver
Grade/Condition: Various Conditions
Metal: Silver
Weight (+/- 0.2g): Total: 186.9 Grams
Additional Description: The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar occupies a singular place in American numismatics, marking both a moment of national mourning and the introduction of one of the most iconic modern coin designs. Struck in 90 percent silver, the obverse features a dignified portrait of President John F. Kennedy, crafted by Gilroy Roberts, capturing both his vitality and the solemnity of his legacy. The reverse, designed by Frank Gasparro, presents a heraldic eagle clutching an olive branch and arrows, a symbol of peace tempered by strength.
Philadelphia and Denver issues from 1964 are distinguished by their sharp strikes and brilliant silver surfaces. This inaugural year of the series saw enormous public demand, resulting in coins that circulated widely yet still survive in high grades for collectors. The silver composition, combined with the historical resonance of Kennedy’s assassination the previous year, lends these coins both intrinsic and symbolic value.
Together, the 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars reflect a pivotal moment in American history, marrying artistry, national sentiment, and numismatic significance in a coin that remains one of the most recognizable and cherished in the country’s modern series.
Lot details
- Lot
- 447
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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