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1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Proof
$35.00 USD
Behold the inaugural issue of one of America’s most iconic coins — the 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar, struck in the months following the nation’s grief and minted as a tribute to President John F. Kennedy. Composed of 90% silver, this first‑year release stands apart from all later issues, bearing both historical weight and intrinsic value.
On the obverse, Kennedy’s profile is rendered with quiet strength, his gaze forward and resolute. The inscriptions LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST frame the portrait, while the date 1964 marks the only year the design was struck in full silver.
Turn the relic, and the reverse reveals the heraldic eagle of the Great Seal — shield upon its breast, olive branch in one talon, arrows in the other — encircled by fifty stars representing the states. The design radiates with mid‑century artistry, struck deeply into the silver fields.
The 1964 issue is the first and only Kennedy Half Dollar minted before silver was reduced the following year, making it the purest and most sought‑after of the series. Each piece is a memorial in metal, a symbol of national unity, and a relic of America’s transition from the Camelot era.
A silver tribute, a first‑year issue, and a worthy addition to any collector’s altar.