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<h2>Jaime Hernandez</h2><p>The assassination of former President John F. Kennedy took place on November 22, 1963 and many grieving individuals wanted to commemorate the late President. Shortly thereafter, it was decided that Kennedy’s portrait would be placed on a U.S. coin.</p><p>Initially, Kennedy’s portrait was going to be placed on a U.S. quarter. However, Mrs. Kennedy requested for George Washington’s portrait to remain on the quarter dollar instead of her late husbands. The second best choice was the Half Dollar coin. At the time, the Franklin Half Dollar coins were still being issued and the current law required that a coins design should remain on a circulating coin for at least 25 years before it can be changed.</p><p>Consequently, Congress had to act quickly and change the law for the Half Dollar coins. In the end, the Kennedy Half Dollar was approved, therefore, ending the Franklin Half Dollar series at least four years earlier than expected. By February 1964, the Philadelphia Mint struck its first Kennedy Half Dollars for circulation while the Denver Mint had already struck them just a week earlier.</p><div>The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar were composed of 90% silver, therefore making them a one year type. The following years, or from 1965 to 1970 circulation strike Kennedy Half Dollars were struck in 40% silver.</div>Product Identifiers
DesignerRoberts/Frank Gasparro
eBay Product ID (ePID)170388801
Product Key Features
Strike TypeBusiness
Mint LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Composition90% Silver, 10% Copper
Year1964
Dimensions
Weight12.5g
Additional Product Features
Mintage273344
MintPhiladelphia
Denomination50C
PCGS Number6706
Diameter31mm
Mint MarkP
EdgeReeded
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- 20 Sep, 2018
Search and you will find!
I recently joined eBay,with a much different conception what eBay was all about. I didn’t know you could find top quality coins(uncirculated) on this site. Since then I buy all my coins on eBay with out hesitation.Verified purchase: Yes
- 01 Jun, 2016
A nice collectible of history
The 1964 John F Kennedy half dollar is the only half dollar that is 90 percent silver. From 1965 to 1970 they made the John F Kennedy half dollars 40 percent silver but after 1970 they had no silver whatsoever. So, if you own a 1964 John F Kennedy half dollars, you have a collectible piece of history. The 1964- 1970 Kennedy half dollars are worth collecting because they are the only Kennedy silver half dollars, and the 1964 Kennedy half dollar is the only one that is 90 percent silver. For that reason alone, it's worth collecting.Verified purchase: Yes
- 08 Jul, 2021
true BU silver Kennedy half dollar
1964 Kennedy just as described and pictured and more. BU half dollar that is a great addition to my collection.Verified purchase: Yes
- 25 Jul, 2018
1964 JFKENNEDY U.S. HALF DOLLAR COIN 90% SILVER
Very reasonably priced collectable coin in light of related condition/grade. Great deal.Verified purchase: Yes
- 10 Feb, 2021
see review
type book qualityVerified purchase: Yes
- 08 Feb, 2016
THREE SILVER LITTLE PIGGIES
I PURCHASED THIS THREE 1964 DATED COIN SILVER SET TO ENHANCE MY NGC 50th ANNIVERSARY 90% & 40% SILVER 1964 TO 2014 JFK HALF DOLLAR COINS. THERE ARE 53 COINS IN THIS SET. I CURRENTLY HAVE 52 OF THE 53. I ONLY LACK THE 1999 DATED COIN. THIS IS A ONE OF A KIND SET & ONE DAY WILL MAKE SOME ONE OTHER THEN ME A VERY HAPPY SON-OF-A-GUN.Verified purchase: Yes
- 16 Sep, 2018
Kennedy half dollar
Nice coin. Will be repeat customer. Delivered as promised.Verified purchase: Yes
- 28 Jun, 2017
Investment silver
I have added these beautiful coins to my retirement portfolio. Silver is affordable and in my opinion under valued.Verified purchase: Yes
- 26 Jun, 2018
Great coin
Great addition to my current collectionVerified purchase: Yes
- 29 Jun, 2017
1964 half dollar
good quaility! Great addition to my collectionVerified purchase: Yes
