How much is a 1964 Kennedy half dollar worth?

Responding to extreme demand for the new coin, the U.S. Mint struck hundreds of millions of 1964-dated Kennedy half dollars, with 273,304,004 made at the Philadelphia mint and 156,205,446 at the Denver mint. 3,950,762 proofs were made. Each of these coins is worth about $8 when silver prices are $20 per ounce.

Which half-dollar was minted in 1964?

The 1964-D Kennedy half-dollar is arguably the most minted issue. The Denver mint produced these coins in large numbers–more than 156 million. But the mint only struck 144,411,608 in 1964, and the rest in the subsequent year. Like with the 1964- no mint mark half-dollar, widespread hoarding depleted the supply in circulation.

Why did Kennedy half dollars not circulate in 1964?

Hoarding of 1964 Kennedy halves was immense. For that reason, the coin failed to circulate well. In fact, many numismatists believe that the early hoarding of Kennedy half dollars is one main reason the denomination doesn’t circulate today. 1964 was the only year that circulating Kennedy half dollars were struck in a 90 percent silver composition.