PCGS PR 70 DCAM 2008 S Kennedy Silver $0.50

394955.70/28883173

https://www.pcgs.com/cert/28883173

Weight: 11.3g

Metal: 90% Silver; 10% Copper

Designer: Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro

Mintage: 763,887

Edge: 150 Reeds

Diameter: 30.61mm

Mint: San Francisco

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 2008-S Proof Silver Quarter was struck in really nice quality by the U.S. Mint. Most examples ranged in the PR68-PR69 Deep Cameo condition. Nicer perfect PR70 Deep Cameo examples were a little more difficult to find but with enough searching one can be found or purchased at a small premium over PR69 Deep Cameo prices.