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Collection of Silver Coins, 1964 &1965 Kennedy Half

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Group of 24 Kennedy half dollars, including 22 coins dating 1964, in various conditions, as pictured, a few in near mint condition & 2 dated 1965 coins. From a home vault in Mississippi that was filled with 1960's era saved coins. Obverse - John F. Kennedy, 35th President of The United States. Reverse - Eagle holding olive branch ( peace ) & arrows ( strength ). The thirteen stripes represent the 13 colonies. The horizontal bar across the top represents Congress forming one government from many. Fifty stars representing the fifty states encircle the eagle. 1965 issue with 40% silver, 60% copper content, 11.5 grams each & highly collectible. The 1964 coins have 90% silver content. Additional Info: 1964 was the first & only year that the Kennedy Half Dollar was minted in 90% silver. This coin was minted after his assassination, & some of the 1964 proofs have the Accented Hair. Kennedy's wife requested the changes be made so that his hair would look better. Those are valued at between $100 and $900 depending on the condition & the market.ÂÂ

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Group of 24 Kennedy half dollars, including 22 coins dating 1964, in various conditions, as pictured, a few in near mint condition & 2 dated 1965 coins. From a home vault in Mississippi that was filled with 1960's era saved coins. Obverse - John F. Kennedy, 35th President of The United States. Reverse - Eagle holding olive branch ( peace ) & arrows ( strength ). The thirteen stripes represent the 13 colonies. The horizontal bar across the top represents Congress forming one government from many. Fifty stars representing the fifty states encircle the eagle. 1965 issue with 40% silver, 60% copper content, 11.5 grams each & highly collectible. The 1964 coins have 90% silver content. Additional Info: 1964 was the first & only year that the Kennedy Half Dollar was minted in 90% silver. This coin was minted after his assassination, & some of the 1964 proofs have the Accented Hair. Kennedy's wife requested the changes be made so that his hair would look better. Those are valued at between $100 and $900 depending on the condition & the market.ÂÂ

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