How much is a 1963 Franklin half dollar worth?

The Denver Mint made 67,069,292 Franklin Half Dollars in 1963, all with the D Mint Mark. In March 2014, an MS 63 sold for $7,344. To date, PCGS has received almost 2,000 coins in that grade so their July 2023 estimate is down to $26. The highest grade at NGC is MS 67 while at PCGS it’s MS 66+, estimated at $2,150.

Why were half dollar coins minted in 1963?

In 1963, the Half Dollar was worth more as molten metal than cast coinage – that’s why folk were stashing them. They were only minted in Philadelphia and Denver. The mint doubled the volumes of the previous year to replace the hoarded coins.

Where is the mint mark on a 1963 half dollar?

It’s on the back, also known as the reverse or the tails side. Check towards the top of the coin, above the bell. The Mint Mark sits below the E in States, vertically aligned with the clapper. Is a 1963 Kennedy Half Dollar Silver? The 1963 Half Dollar is a Franklin, not a Kennedy since JFK Half Dollars were launched in 1964.