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The 1965 SMS (Special Mint Set) Kennedy Half Dollar is a 40% silver coin produced by the San Francisco Mint. Struck to replace traditional Proof sets during a coin shortage, they are valued primarily for their bullion content but can reach higher premiums if properly graded by services like PCGS or NGC. Low mintage Semi-Key Date (Gradeable) Key Coin Details • Composition: 40% Silver, 60% Copper • Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.1479 oz (approx. 4.6 grams) • Mint Mark: None (all 1965 halves were minted in San Francisco, but omitted mint marks to discourage coin hoarding) • Mintage: 2,360,000 sets