how much are 1964 silver half dollars worth

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Hello there! That's a great question about a very popular coin. The 1964 Kennedy half dollar is special because it was the first year of the series and the only regular-issue Kennedy half dollar made of 90% silver.

The value of a 1964 silver half dollar really depends on its condition. A heavily worn, or "circulated," coin will be worth its silver melt value, which fluctuates with the market price of silver. This is the coin's base value.

For coins in better condition, the value can be much higher. Collectors are often looking for uncirculated coins that have no wear and still have their original mint luster. According to one retailer, an Uncirculated 1964 Kennedy half dollar from the Philadelphia Mint can sell for around $49.95. This price reflects its appeal to collectors as the first coin in the series honoring President John F. Kennedy shortly after his assassination.

So, in short, a 1964 half dollar can be worth anywhere from its silver content value for a common, circulated coin, to a much higher price for a pristine, uncirculated example sought by collectors.