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A 90% silver half dollar in a display holder from 1964. Should be worth about melt.
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JFK was at the height of his popularity when he was shot. As a result, the JFK half was an instant collector hit, even with non-collectors. A former co-worker of mine had a friend back in 1964 who liked him so much that he bought an entire $500 bag of the coins, not even being a collector.
What you have here is a 50 cent coin + 1 cent cardboard holder that was probably sold for 75 cents to a dollar I'm 1964. Unless you can articulate a tie to a historical event, it is worth no more than the coin inside.
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These came in a little styrene snap lok case and sold for around 1.50 each at department stores and other places in North America. In Canada the cards were usually black with silver letters . Very common and still encountered occasionally in old hoards or collections. The coins can acquire really pleasing toning. Nice keepsake. See if you can find a snap lok case for it.
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Concur with the previous replies ... the coin itself is a common date found in most dealers 'melt bin' at around $7.50 to $8 today ...
You might enjoy the historical context of the coin in that holder ... and as such it might be worth more to you.
The underlying numismatic value is alas melt value of silver today.
David
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BU '64 Kennedy half dollars make up a good chunk of my grandpa's collection. If you stumble across one that's MS 66 or better, it could be worth a few bucks, but as previous posters say, in average condition, they're worth melt. And average condition for this particular coin is quite good. They were the last regular strike half dollars minted in 90% silver, and they came out right after JFK was assassinated, so lots of people hoarded them. I wonder if it isn't more unusual to find a very well worn '64 Kennedy than one in mint state. |
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Note the interesting reverse peripheral toning that gives this a unique appeal.
Keep it as is, or, as suggested, find a container for it.
It may only be worth $7, but it does connect to JFK better than the coin alone.
Maybe common, but I like it.
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I agree with coinfrog;s agree.
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I agree that its only worth melt right now, but whatever that card is made of is putting some really nice toning on the coin. If you leave it in that holder for a few years, you might end up with a monster toner and those bring big money.
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... whatever that card is made of is putting some really nice toning on the coin ... Q/ What would we think of a dealer who sold 'toning cards'? Cheers, /s/ ikeyPikey |
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