PCGS PR 70 DCAM 1998 S Kennedy Silver $0.50

96909.70/29947415

https://www.pcgs.com/cert/29947415

Weight: 11.3g

Metal: 90% Silver; 10% Copper

Designer: Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro

Mintage: 878,792

Edge: 150 Reeds

Diameter: 30.61mm

Mint: San Fransisco

Beginning in 1992, the Mint offered special, 90% silver Kennedy Half Dollars for sale to collectors; these are available only as Proofs. In 1998 only, 90% silver Half Dollars were issued in both brilliant and matte Proof formats. The later 90% silver Half Dollars are included with the 1964 issues as a distinct type because of their similar metal content.

The 1998-S Proof Silver Kennedy Half Dollar came well struck overall. Examples up to PR69 Deep Cameo are very easy to obtain. In perfect PR70 Deep Cameo condition they are much scarcer, but enough examples exist in this condition that most collectors can afford an example.