Kennedy Half Dollar 1965–1970 (40% Silver) Value Today
A Kennedy Half Dollar 1965–1970 (40% Silver) contains 0.1479 troy oz of silver, worth $7.99 at today's price of $54.00 an ounce.
Live price Oct 26, 2026, 18:35 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1965-1970 |
| Face value | 50 cents (USD) |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Purity | 40% silver |
| Silver content | 0.1479 troy oz (4.6 g) |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Mint | United States Mint |
| Design | Left-facing portrait of John F. Kennedy; reverse shows the presidential seal eagle. |
What it's worth when you sell
Kennedy halves dated 1965 to 1970 are 40% silver (60% copper overall). From 1971 circulating halves are copper-nickel clad (11.34 g) with no silver.
Common dates usually sell to dealers for around their melt value; scarce dates, mint marks and coins in top condition can be worth much more. For a valuable-looking coin, check a price guide or have it graded before selling.
Kennedy Half Dollar 1965–1970 (40% Silver): FAQ
How much is a Kennedy Half Dollar 1965–1970 (40% Silver) worth in silver?
About $7.99 at today's silver price of $54.00 an ounce (Oct 26, 2026, 18:35 UTC). That is its melt value: 0.1479 troy oz of silver × the spot price. Common dates usually sell for around melt value; scarce dates and coins in top condition can be worth more.
How much silver is in a Kennedy Half Dollar 1965–1970 (40% Silver)?
0.1479 troy ounces (4.6 grams) of pure silver, in a coin weighing 11.5 g that is 40% silver.
Other silver coins
Sources: NGC – U.S. Silver Coin Melt Values (melt values as of 1 Sept 2026) · Wikipedia – United States Mint coin sizes · Numista – ½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar" 40% Silver (1966). Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.