1964 Kennedy Silver Half Dollar: I put this one as MS62 because the obverse seems to be dragging down the reverse (I think MS65-ish); NUM - $10; USACB - ~$27.40 (estimated since they don't list MS62); PCGS - $20. 1964-D Kennedy Silver Half Dollar: I put this one at MS62 as well because I think the luster is still there and it is just dirt covering much of it that a good soak would take off. NUM - $11; USACB - ~$32.20 (estimated since they don't list MS62); PCGS - $20 1972 Kennedy Half Dollar: Again, I'm assuming a good soak would take off whatever that pink stuff is. However not MS, I put it at AU53. NUM - $0.96; USACB - N/A; PCGS - $1. And finally 1976 Kennedy Bicentennial Half Dollar: I put this one at maybe an AU50. NUM - $1.90; USACB - N/A; PCGS - $2
One thing to keep in mind on the 64 Kennedy's.... Most of the 64's we see today are in uncirculated shape. 1964 was the last year for silver coinage combined with the fact that we had just tragically lost this much loved president.... Most folks would tuck them away when they received one. When I inherited my late grandmothers little pocketbook of old coins she had two 64 JFK halves lovingly wrapped in wax paper in her little purse. And that is where they still are today!
I am a big fan of that coin design, collected the entire proof set in NGC / PCGS Proof69 before I sold it all in one go. I had fun searching for and acquiring the cheapest ebay examples I could find, took quite a while as I wanted them cheap and pretty, as my coin budget in those years was very very low. I still have a few coins with his design, but MS, not proof. Only coin I regret selling was my Accent Hair, but I had to, as it was the key coin in my set. Have fun with those silver (and clad) Kennedy coins!
Agreed with above,the 64's you would get between $7-$10 and the other 2 are just 50 cents each.Clean the gunk off the 3rd one if you want as a experiment.
The ‘64’s are very common in high grades. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. In order to honor Kennedy he was placed on the half dollar and Franklin was removed. Since 1964 was the last year silver they never really circulated. That and the fact that he was a very popular president led to the hoarding of those coins. The 1972 probably has nail polish or paint on it. People would apply either of those two a coin they thought was silver. In 1965 Kennedy half was reduced to 40% silver admitted for circulation through the end of 1969. In 1970 Half dollars were made in 40% but they can only be found in Mint says.
The third one is historical in it's own sense. Bars and clubs that had entertainment devices that coins would be inserted into (juke box, pool table, etc.) would give painted coins to patrons to get them interested. When the machine was serviced the painted coins came back to the owner. I think this one represents that time period in the history of our nation. I would put it in a 2X2 and keep it.
Wherever did you get that from? It's a silver searcher mark to see if the same coins are coming back so they know to fish in another pond (i.e., bank). Nail polish holds up better than markers, although they use those, too. You won't find this on silver coins.
You can throw those clad prices out the window, they're just worth face, and your 1964s are worth silver melt, there's your reality.
That’s just one of several known stories. It just happens to be the one I grew up with and I’ve seen it on more silver coins than I have on clad coins.
I've searched more halves than I'm going to guess you've ever seen or will see in your life. I've never ever seen one silver half marked. In fact the one marked here you're referencing is a clad. I've seen those marked all the time. In fact I have clad quarters marked with nail polish. Back in the day, nail polish was the thing, probably because of its durability. I'm not doubting your experience, it's your experience. But I'm saying I find it strange.
