1964 U.S. Coin Proof Set Including Kennedy Half Dollar

Lot Number:45
Completed
Start Time:9/10/2025 4:00:00 AM
End Time:9/28/2025 10:22:00 PM
Bid Count:9
Winning Bidder:c****7
Starting Bid:$1.00
Bid Increment:$1.50
Current Bid:$23.00
Bidding complete

The 1964 U.S. Coin Proof Set represents a pivotal moment in American numismatic history, notably featuring the first-year Kennedy Half Dollar, which was minted to honor the recently slain president. The set, produced exclusively at the Philadelphia Mint, has a mintage of 3,950,762, making it a common date within the series but highly significant because it marks the final year U.S. coins were minted for circulation with 90% silver content. The coins typically display deep, mirrored fields and frosted devices, emblematic of the meticulous proof striking process. Enthusiasts of the Kennedy Half Dollar series particularly value this set as it reflects the historical shift in both numismatic artistry and economic policy amid inflation concerns of the 1960s. Completing a 1964 Proof Set offers collectors a tangible connection to a transformative era in U.S. history, serving as a cornerstone for any Kennedy series compilation.

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Michigan
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