1965 Half Dollar Value
A worn 1965 half dollar is worth about $8.86, the value of the silver in it.
Uncirculated ones bring $10–14, and a certified MS65 brings $40–80.
Keep it or sell it for its silver. A coin dealer or bullion buyer will pay close to melt value.
Value by mint mark
| Coin | Made | Worn | Uncirculated | MS65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 (no mint mark) | 65,879,366 | $8.86 | $10–14 | $40–80 |
Worn means a coin with normal wear from circulation. Uncirculated means no wear at all (MS60 to MS63). MS65 is a certified, near-flawless coin. Prices tied to silver update with the live silver price.
Find the mint mark
No mint mark.
What it's made of
- 40% silver overall (silver-clad layers over a silver-copper core), 11.5 grams, 0.14792 troy oz of silver, worth $8.86 today
Varieties and errors to check
There are no widely collected varieties for 1965 half dollars. Condition and mint mark are what set the value.
Mintage
| Coin | Type | Mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 (no mint mark) | For circulation | 65,879,366 |
Questions
Is a 1965 half dollar silver?
Yes. Every 1965 half dollar made for circulation contains 0.14792 troy ounces of silver. Its silver value moves with the silver price; the live figure is shown at the top of this page.
Which 1965 half dollar is worth the most?
Among regular coins, the 1965 (no mint mark) is worth the most, about $40–80 in MS65.
Where is the mint mark on a 1965 half dollar?
No mint mark.
Check real sales
Recent sold listings show what coins in your condition actually bring: see sold 1965 half dollars on eBay.
Other coins from 1965: 1965 quarter, 1965 dime, 1965 penny.
More Kennedy half dollars: all years and mintages.
Values checked October 7, 2026 against several public price guides and auction results. How values work.