1964 minimum wage was $1.50 that’s three $.50
Pieces Jan 5, 2024 — At the current silver spot price (as of January 2024), each 1964 Kennedy half is worth $8.63 at a minimum. The fiat currency and inflation is the real enemy.

yup, pretty much

But it is necessary to oppose minimum wage on
principle, not just by proving that, practically, it doesn't work. The proper principle is that people have the right to decide between themselves what work and wages they will agree on, and to not have the government (local, state, or Federal) decide it for them.