Questions about unopened 1964 JFK half dollar rolls
anablep
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I recently inherited many rolls of silver coins, silver bars and some gold coins from my mom. Included in the mini hoard were 6 unopened bank rolls of JFK halves from 1964.
Here are my questions:
1. Is there any premium to these in the original rolls or should I just open them up & check them out?
2. Is there anything I should be looking for (varieties, errors, etc.) in 1964 halves if I do open them up?
My ultimate plan is to sell all the 90% silver coins for junk silver but keep the gold. Thank you in advance for any advice you can provide.
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"Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."
~Wayne
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Variety Vista and PCGS CoinFacts will answer your variety questions with photos. Sorry for your loss, good luck with your finds.
Jim
http://varietyvista.com/12 Kennedy Halves/index.htm
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Very common - I'd sell the rolls as "Original Unopened" - probably get the most $ that way. JMO
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Looks like the upper left, and in the middle right have already been opened – if the other ends look like those they’ve all been opened, imo
http://www.varietyvista.com/12 Kennedy Halves/index.htm
I think they've been smooshed in her attic for 55 years but it's possible they were opened at some point. I've noticed those 2 rolls are looser than the others as the coins can slide a bit with an audible clinking sound inside the rolls.
"Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."
~Wayne
If you don't need money I'd recommend that you keep them. A little insurance for the times we live in as it were....
Possibly some doubled die coins to be found. There are several varieties from both mints. Good luck!
I'm sorry for your loss.
I'd suggest you simply keep them rolled and sell them as-is. I'm not one to suggest looking for extremely scarce doubled-dies or the like as I view my time as worth more than that (and I have little interest in finding pieces that one needs to magnify lick heck to view).
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She put them away for 50 years and gave you something of real value. Unless you're destitute, I'd put them away and keep something of real value in the family.
Interesting perspective, thank you for that.
"Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."
~Wayne
Is there any significance of the year 1964 in the family ?
I would keep the rolls of silver halves. Good stacking material and though silver is in a minor dip at the present, it is likely to quickly go back up. Probably not worth searching for minor varieties. Cheers, RickO
Nope, no significance. My grandparents stashed away a ton of silver rolls and silver change during the 1960's. That cache was split between my mother & uncle before my grandmother died. When my mother passed, my brother & I split her stash between us. I think they were just hoarding silver from circulation, as many did at that time. So, I have 25% of the original hoard of change, which amounts to about $4000 in silver. Not a lot, and money that is not immediately needed for my well-being. I also don't have much attachment to pocket change dated 1920's-1960's. There's also a lot of dateless Buffalo nickels, wheat cents, clad JFK's, Ike's (in really nice condition) and SBA dollars, which I gave to my daughter.
"Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."
~Wayne
Save them if you don't need the cash.
If you do, sell them in the roll form.
If your a gambler, open them and search for the Double Dies and varieties.
If you do open them, post us some pictures.
Best of luck.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
The Denver Mint 1964 50c has a few noteworthy doubled, tripled, and quintupled dies; the Philly Mint not so much. These are Philly Mint, yes?
Yes, these are all Philly.
"Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."
~Wayne
I am sorry for your loss. Since you don't need the extra cash then I suggest you hold on to everything for at least one year. After that your mind will be clearer on what you want to hold on to or sell.
Remember these are coins your family touched and therefore may hold sentimental value to you in the future.
You can always sell them but once you do they are gone forever.
Let me add my condolences for your loss.
Thank you. And thanks to everyone offering their condolences and advice. I do appreciate it.
"Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."
~Wayne