The 1964-D Kennedy Half Dollar was authorized by Congress on December 30, 1963, less than two months after the assassination of President John F Kennedy. Pre-existing designs by Gilroy Roberts and Frank Gasparro were modified and then used to create the dies. The coins consisted primarily of silver, and they featured a profile of the president on the face of the coin and a modified version of the presidential seal on the reverse. The silver content and the commemorative nature of the coin led to it becoming highly collectible upon release, and few coins entered general circulation.
Denver Mint
1964-D Kennedy Half Dollars were minted at the Denver Mint for circulation beginning on January 30, 1964, with a ceremonial striking taking place on February 11, 1964 at both the Denver and Philadelphia Mints. More than 150 million of the half dollars were struck at the Denver Mint in 1964, and the massive numbers of the silver coins led to silver shortages for the Treasury.
Kennedy Half Dollar 1964-D Value
Kennedy Half Dollars were struck by the mint in massive numbers due to the demand by the public. Few Kennedy Half Dollars entered circulation due to most coins being added to personal collections. 1964-D Kennedy Half Dollars are an inexpensive coin to add to a collection and are almost half the mintage of the 1964 Philadelphia minted Kennedy Half Dollar.
Type of Coin: Half Dollar
Year: 1964
Mint Mark: Denver
Total Mintage: 156,205,446
Metal Content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Face Value: Half Dollar
Weight: 12.50 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro
Diameter: 31 millimeters