Different 1964 US coins have varying values depending on factors like:
- Type of coin: Pennies, dimes, quarters, half-dollars, etc.
- Mintmark: (D) for Denver or absence of a mintmark for Philadelphia.
- Condition/Grade: Circulated vs. Uncirculated (MS-60 to MS-70).
- Special features: “Full steps” for nickels, “Full Bands” for dimes, and “Accent Hair” for half dollars.
- Errors: Doubled die, repunched mintmark, etc.
- Rarity: Number of coins minted and available.
- Proof vs. Circulation strike: Proof coins were specially made for collectors and often have a higher value.
Here’s a general overview of the values of different 1964 coins:
- Circulated: Generally worth face value ($0.01).
- Uncirculated: Can range from $0.25 to $2.50 or more, with higher grades fetching upwards of $3.00 or more.
- Proof: Worth between $1.00 and $5.00, depending on condition.
- Errors: Doubled die errors ($25-$200+), Repunched Mint Mark (RPM) ($5-$50), Die Cracks and Cuds ($5-$50), Off-Center Strike ($10-$100+), Clipped Planchet ($10-$50), Broadstruck Errors ($20-$100+).
- Special Mint Set (SMS): Extremely rare experimental strikes can be worth $5,000 or more, with an auction record of $15,600.
- Circulated: Mostly worth face value ($0.05).
- Uncirculated: Can be worth $1 to $5.
- Full Steps: Nickels with full steps (clear lines on Monticello’s steps) in uncirculated condition are highly sought after and can be worth $500 to $10,000+.
- Proof: Worth $5 to $15.
- Errors: Doubled Die Obverse (DDO), Doubled Die Reverse (DDR), etc.
- Circulated: Generally worth its silver melt value (approximately $2.65 as of February 2025).
- Uncirculated: Can be worth $3.50 or more, with Full Band examples fetching upwards of $65.
- Proof: Worth $22.50 or more, with Proof (PF70) coins potentially reaching $150-$5,000.
- SMS: Extremely rare and valuable, with an SP68 SMS dime fetching $20,000+.
- Errors: Doubled Die Obverse (DDO), Reverse Die Cap, Struck-Through Edge, Repunched Mintmark, etc.
- Circulated: Worth its silver melt value (approximately $6.82 as of August 2025).
- Uncirculated (No Mint Mark): Can range from $6 to $65, with rare MS67+ grades reaching $3,750.
- Uncirculated (Denver Mint): Can range from $6 to $30, with MS67+ reaching $1,700 and MS68 selling for $38,400.
- Proof: Value depends on cameo contrast; PR68 sold for $1,150, while Deep Cameo versions in PR69 DCAM reached $2,350.
- Errors: Repunched mint marks (RPM FS-501 and FS-502) and doubled die obverses (DDO FS-101) can fetch $450 to $10,000; Doubled die reverses (DDR FS-801 to FS-804) have sold for up to $1,920.
- Circulated: Worth its silver melt value (approximately $13.78 as of August 2025).
- Uncirculated: Can range from $14 to $14.50.
- Pristine, uncirculated: Can sell for as much as $23,500.
- Accented Hair Proof: Rare variety with extra hair details; proofs in PF68 or higher can sell for $3,100 to $19,975, while one sold for over $46,800.
- Errors: Doubled die obverse, missing designer’s initials (“No FG”).
Note: Coin values are subject to change based on market fluctuations and silver prices. It is always recommended to consult with a professional appraiser for the most accurate valuation of your coins, especially if you suspect they might be rare or valuable error coins.
Is a 1964 coin worth anything?
So let’s talk about them and get into the values 1964 Philadelphia coins had an enormous 560 million of them. Made. So an incredible amount over the previous. Year and so these can be seen in pocket
How do I know if I have a rare 1964 Kennedy half dollar?
Although the standard coin itself can hold value, you can identify rarer versions of this coin by looking at the design. Coins with known and documented errors, like changes in the former president’s hair, can be worth even more.