1965 Kennedy Half Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$9,000 MS67+ 08-25-2021 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1965 Kennedy Half Dollar was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as a half dollar in the Kennedy Half Dollars Silver Clad 1965-1970 series. The U.S. Mint produced 65.9 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 97% of production. The obverse features John F. Kennedy facing left, based on the presidential medal by Gilroy Roberts and the reverse displays the Presidential Seal — a heraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows. Composition reduced from 90% to 40% silver. No mint marks used during the 1965-1967 transition period. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $16 to $101 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 40% silver, 60% copper, weighing 11.5 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a 150 reeds edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6708.
External References
Error Varieties(10)
1965 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1965 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1965 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1965 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1965 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1965 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1965 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1965 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1965 Doubled Working Hub Reverse WWHR-001
1965 Variety WWHO-001
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