Finding a Franklin Half Dollar in a family collection, inherited coin jar, estate sale, or old coin album can be exciting. While every Franklin Half Dollar contains 90% silver, only certain dates, mint marks, varieties, and exceptionally well-preserved examples consistently command collector premiums. While many Franklin Half Dollars are common silver coins worth more than … Read more
The 1964 SMS Kennedy Half Dollar is one of the most mysterious and talked-about modern U.S. coins. Although millions of regular 1964 Kennedy half dollars were struck after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a tiny number of specially made examples have puzzled collectors for decades. These coins are commonly referred to as 1964 … Read more
The Kennedy Half Dollar has remained one of America’s most recognizable coins since its debut in 1964. Created to honor President John F. Kennedy shortly after his assassination, the coin quickly became both a circulating denomination and a cherished collectible. Today, collectors search Kennedy Half Dollars for silver content, key dates, mint errors, and high-grade … Read more
