1966 Half Dollar Value
A worn 1966 half dollar is worth about $8.86, the value of the silver in it.
Uncirculated ones bring $10–14, and a certified MS65 brings $35–65.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 (no mint mark) | 108,984,932 | $8.86 | $10–14 | $35–65 |
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 1966 half dollars. Condition and mint mark are what set the value.
Mintage
| Coin | Type | Mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 (no mint mark) | For circulation | 108,984,932 |
Questions
Is a 1966 half dollar silver?
Yes. Every 1966 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 1966 half dollar is worth the most?
Among regular coins, the 1966 (no mint mark) is worth the most, about $35–65 in MS65.
Where is the mint mark on a 1966 half dollar?
No mint mark.
Check real sales
Recent sold listings show what coins in your condition actually bring: see sold 1966 half dollars on eBay.
Other coins from 1966: 1966 quarter, 1966 penny, 1966 dime.
More Kennedy half dollars: all years and mintages.
Values checked October 7, 2026 against several public price guides and auction results. How values work.