SILVER COIN FIELD GUIDE
1964 Kennedy Half
1964 Kennedy halves contain 90% silver. The Accented Hair proof and attributed doubled dies are separate collector varieties.
The metal baseline
- Profile covers
- 1964
- Composition
- 90% silver
- Standard gross weight
- 12.5 g
- Fine silver per coin
- 0.36169 troy oz
- Face value
- $0.50
Separate the first year before adding the lot
A mixed Kennedy lot should be divided by date and composition before calculation. The 1964 group is 90% silver; the 1965–1970 group uses a different silver weight.
Accented Hair is a proof attribution, not a general description of every 1964 Kennedy half. Establish the finish before examining the variety’s details.
Where to look. Confirm 1964 on the coin. For Accented Hair, first establish that it is a proof, then inspect the heavier hair above the ear.
Dates and details worth a second look
This is a selected watch list, not every key date or variety in the series. Finding a matching date is a reason to inspect further—not proof of authenticity, grade, or a particular value.
What do these collector labels mean?
Proof issue. A distinct collector manufacturing method or proof variety, not a wear grade.
Variety. A specific attributed design or die difference, not every coin with that year.
- Proof issue
1964 Accented Hair proof
A proof variety; ordinary circulation strikes do not qualify.
Check the attribution reference ↗ - Variety
1964-D DDO FS-101
A specific doubled-die obverse requiring attribution, not every 1964-D.
Check the attribution reference ↗
Two questions, not one price
What is the contained metal worth? This profile uses 0.36169 fine troy ounces of silver per coin. Multiply that by the number of matching coins and a current per-troy-ounce silver quote. The calculator shows the quote and its freshness when available.
What might a collector pay for this coin? That takes the exact issue, condition, surfaces, finish, and any authenticated variety. The checkpoints above explain why a collector sale may differ from the metal estimate. A calculated melt value is neither a guaranteed buying offer nor a complete appraisal.
The listed weights are standard reference specifications, with rounded published fine-metal values. They do not measure wear, damage, missing metal, or authenticity in your individual coin. Gross grams include the alloy; fine troy ounces describe the precious metal itself.
Use this profile in the calculator →Build a useful comparison
- Record the full date, mintmark, denomination, and finish. Photograph both sides and any diagnostic detail.
- Use the specific references above to check a suspected variety. Do not clean the coin to make a feature easier to see.
- Compare completed sales for the same issue and similar condition. Separate proof, special-strike, and attributed examples from ordinary coins.
- Record shipping and other costs separately. An asking price or one exceptional auction result is not a typical sold price.
References and further checking
Use these references to inspect the issue and attribution in more detail. Prices, populations, and market premiums can change.
Educational reference only; not individualized appraisal or investment advice. For a potentially valuable or questionable example, use a qualified numismatist or established authentication service.