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Issued with the Special Mint Sets (SMS) that were issued from 1965-1967 in lieu of proof sets. A few 1964 sets were issued as experiments and are very rare.
Obverse Description
Portrait of President John F. Kennedy surrounded by the word LIBERTY on the periphery. IN GOD WE TRUST appears left and right of the portrait with the date at the bottom. The mint mark, if any, appears under the right of Kennedy's neck.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch of olive leaves with a full circle of stars around it. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * HALF DOLLAR surround the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6998
Designer:
Gilroy Roberts, Frank Gasparro
Obverse Designer:
Gilroy Roberts
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1964
Reverse Designer:
Frank Gasparro
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR
Fineness:
0.4
Weight (gr):
11.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1479 oz
Strike Type:
Special Mint Set
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Special Mint Set
Coin Date:
1965
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
SMS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
2,360,000
Coinage Type:
Kennedy half dollar
Coinage Years:
1964-
Composition:
40% silver; 60% copper
PCGS #:
6845
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1965 50c Special Mint Set SMS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| OGP* | $13.50 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | $3,100 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1964 50c Special Mint Set SMS
Worth: $25,000 – $130,000
1965 50c Special Mint Set SMS CAM
Worth: $32 – $1,000
1965 50c Special Mint Set SMS DCAM
Worth: $240 – $3,250
1966 50c Special Mint Set SMS
Worth: $9 – $900
1966 50c Special Mint Set SMS CAM
Worth: $22 – $2,750
1966 50c Special Mint Set SMS DCAM
Worth: $220 – $5,000
1967 50c Special Mint Set SMS
Worth: $9 – $900
1967 50c Special Mint Set SMS CAM
Worth: $9 – $3,000
1967 50c Special Mint Set SMS DCAM
Worth: $50 – $16,000
1965 Kennedy Half Dollar. SMS. MS-67 * (NGC).
$69
1965 Kennedy Half Dollar. SMS. MS-68 (NGC).
$129
1965 50C SMS, Doubled Die Obverse, MS65 ANACS. Mintage 2,300,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: DDO.Fly...
$39
1965 50C Kennedy Half Dollar, Special Mint Set -- Obverse Struck Thru String -- MS66 NGC. From The Michael Sussma...
$384
1965 50C Kennedy Half Dollar -- Struck 85% Off Center, First Strike Brockage Reverse -- SMS SP63 PCGS. ...
$2,640
1965 50C SMS SP64 PCGS. PCGS Population (215/2247). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 2,300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$32
1965 50c PCGS SP67 (Special Mint Set)
$62
1965 Kennedy Half Dollar. SMS. MS-68 (NGC).
$145
1965 50C SMS, Doubled Die Obverse, MS65 ANACS. Mintage 2,300,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: DDO.Fl...
$30
1965 50C SMS, Kennedy Half Dollar -- Rotated Dies -- MS66 NGC. ...
$252
1965 50C Kennedy Half Dollar Struck Thru Thread SMS MS64 ANACS. ...
$50
1965 50C SMS, Kennedy Half Dollar -- Obverse Struck Thru -- MS67 NGC. ...
$59
1965 50C SMS MS68 NGC. Rick Tomaska, Authentic Hand-Signed. NGC Census: (1088/10). PCGS Population: (54/0). CDN: $140 Whsle...
$81
1965 50C SMS, Kennedy Half Dollar -- Rotated Dies -- MS65 NGC....
$186
1965 50C SMS Kennedy Half Dollar -- 135° Rotated Reverse -- SP66 PCGS. ...
$216
1965 SMS MS64 ANACS. ...
$7
1965 50c PCGS SP67 (SMS Doubled Die Reverse)
$45
1965 50C SMS MS68 NGC. Rick Tomaska Signature. NGC Census: (1088/10). PCGS Population: (54/0). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$114
1965 50C SMS, Kennedy Half Dollar -- Rotated Dies -- MS65 NGC. ...
$234
1965 50C SMS Kennedy Half Dollar -- Rotated Dies -- MS66 NGC. ...
$240
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