Kennedy Half Dollar (40% Silver) melt value
United States, 1965–1970. Contains 0.14792 troy oz of pure silver. The value below updates with the live spot price.
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1965–1970 |
| Denomination | Half dollar |
| Composition | 40% silver overall (outer layers 80% silver, core about 21% silver), balance copper |
| Total weight | 11.5 g |
| Purity | .400 (40% silver) |
| Pure silver | 4.601 g (0.14792 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Obverse design | Gilroy Roberts |
| Reverse design | Frank Gasparro |
| Face value | $0.50 |
| Standard roll / tube | 20 coins |
Kennedy halves from 1971 on are copper-nickel clad with no silver, except special silver collector issues.
Specifications: U.S. Mint specifications and U.S. coinage law.
Common questions
How much silver is in a Kennedy Half Dollar (40% Silver)?
A Kennedy Half Dollar (40% Silver) contains 0.14792 troy ounces (4.601 grams) of pure silver. It weighs 11.5 grams in total and is .400 fine.
How is the melt value of a Kennedy Half Dollar (40% Silver) calculated?
Multiply the pure silver content (0.14792 troy oz) by the current silver spot price. The calculator on this page does this automatically with live prices.
Is a Kennedy Half Dollar (40% Silver) worth more than melt value?
Often, yes. Scarce dates, certain mint marks and coins in high grade sell to collectors for more than their metal content. Common circulated examples usually trade close to melt. Check the date and mint mark before selling.
Related melt values
Melt value is an estimate of metal content at spot price. It is not an offer, appraisal or measure of collector value.