1964 Kennedy Half Dollar - Opinion?

Dnice8

I was going to give this to my nephew, but wasn’t sure if it was something of value. I’ve reached out to see if it is, but wanted to ask you guys as well. This came packaged in an envelope that said “1964 Presidential Collection.”

Any help would be appreciated.

MasonG

Looks like an ordinary (more or less) 1964 proof set.

jmlanzaf

Proof set. $25

bsshog40

Very clean looking set also. Just fyi, the half, quarter and dime are 90% silver.

Dnice8

Thanks so much. I kept seeing these articles about 1964 Kennedy uncirculated half dollars and I got nervous. Appreciate the help! This wasn’t a proof set, FYI. It came with a notecard from the US mint that said it was legal tender but Uncirculated. That’s why I asked.

291fifth

Your set IS a proof set. The notecard it came with is wrong.

MsMorrisine

If it’s a kid. Kids spend money. Give it to them and let an adult hold it

If an adult make sure to say there’s $13.70 in silver there.

A giftable set

Dnice8

Ok thanks. I appreciate the help! So, if I was to give this to my nephew then I’m not handing over something outrageous. That’s what I believe I am hearing. Thank you all so much. I really appreciate it.

MasonG

This is what a mint set looks like...

Dnice8

I’m so confused. This came in an envelope similar to that. How is this one different? I’m not trying to be argumentative - honestly. I am trying to learn.

Here is a pic of it with the envelope. It’s blurry. I apologize. My lighting blows.

291fifth

The envelope is a typical 1964 Proof Set envelope. Note the designation "1964 P. C." That stands for Proof Coins not Presidential Collection. 1964 proof sets are very common. The value is mostly in the silver.

moursund

And probably better to leave them in the envelope, and certainty not to open the celephane.

Dnice8

Wow! Thank you so much! That’s so cool to learn. I really appreciate your help. Thank you!!

Che_Grapes

Here’s why this is super cool - (and it is a proof set which is great , most people like proofs better - they are typically better struck) but the cool this is because 1964 was the last year we made “real” money!! It is the last year that dimes, quarters, and half dollars were made of silver.
I have several of these / and I have PCGS PF68CAM proofs of all 5 coins and I love it.
What a great gift - make sure to pass on some history my friend!
1964 really important year for coins. Was also first and only silver Kennedy for circulation (someone will probably correct me there) but do some research - what a score!!

Che_Grapes

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Here is an example of my 1964 proof dime - see the difference between cameo and not? Pretty cool!!
The cameos are usually that way because they were struck early in the life of the die. As more coins are struck they lose the cameo (CAM) appearance...

Dnice8

That’s so helpful! Thank you so much!!

Type2

And the half has some block spots that will get bigger.

scooter25

Pretty standard looking

ZoidMeister

@Che_Grapes said:
Here’s why this is super cool - (and it is a proof set which is great , most people like proofs better - they are typically better struck) but the cool this is because 1964 was the last year we made “real” money!! It is the last year that dimes, quarters, and half dollars were made of silver.
I have several of these / and I have PCGS PF68CAM proofs of all 5 coins and I love it.
What a great gift - make sure to pass on some history my friend!
1964 really important year for coins. Was also first and only silver Kennedy for circulation (someone will probably correct me there) but do some research - what a score!.

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Kennedy Half Dollars 1965 through 1969 were 40% silver, so there's that . . . .

Correction posted as prognosticated . . . .

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ricko

Very nice proof set... Too bad it was not an 'accented hair' half....would be even better. Proof sets are really nice.. well struck coins. The silver value is great, and the last year for general circulation silver coins. Cheers, RickO