1964 U.S. Mint Proof Set With Half Dollar And Cent

Lot Number:46
Completed
Start Time:9/10/2025 4:00:00 AM
End Time:9/28/2025 10:22:30 PM
Bid Count:17
Winning Bidder:c****7
Starting Bid:$1.00
Bid Increment:$1.50
Current Bid:$23.50
Bidding complete

This 1964 U.S. Mint Proof Set, featuring prominently the Kennedy Half Dollar and Lincoln Cent, offers a window into a pivotal year for American coinage. The Kennedy Half Dollar marks its inaugural release, commemorating the late President John F. Kennedy’s legacy, designed by Gilroy Roberts and Frank Gasparro, and has become a staple for collectors. The 1964 Proof Sets, produced in San Francisco, had a significant mintage of approximately 3.9 million, yet remain highly sought after due to their historical significance as the last U.S. circulating coins to contain silver. Numismatic evaluations often focus on the cameo contrast and surface preservation of these proofs, with well-preserved examples showing exceptional strike and deep mirror surfaces. For collectors, this set not only completes any modern proof collection but also preserves a tangible piece of American history at the end of an era for silver coinage.

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Michigan
United States