how much is a 1964 american silver dollar worth

[VonElijah]

Ah, the elusive 1964 American silver dollar! You've stumbled upon one of the great phantom coins in United States history. The short answer is that finding one would be like finding a unicorn that pays taxes—it doesn't exist in the wild.

The U.S. Mint did strike about 316,000 Peace silver dollars dated 1964 at the Denver mint, but Congress had a change of heart and ordered them all to be melted down before they were ever released. Not a single one was meant to see the light of day. While rumors persist that a few escaped the furnace, owning one is technically illegal, and its value would be astronomical and largely theoretical.

It seems the provided search results got a little mixed up, as they discuss the 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar. This is very likely the coin you're thinking of, as it's a common point of confusion. The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar is a celebrity in its own right because it's composed of 90% silver.

Because of that high silver content, a 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar is worth far more than its 50-cent face value. Its base value is tied to the fluctuating spot price of silver, but you can generally expect it to be worth around $9 to $12. If the coin is in pristine, uncirculated condition, a collector might pay a bit more for it. So, while you may not have the legendary 1964 silver dollar, you most likely have its very popular, silver-rich cousin.