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1998-S 50c Silver, Matte Finish SMS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +3.55%
$20.69
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This Kennedy half dollar is especially popular because it was only released with the 2-piece Kennedy Brother set, paired with a mint state 1998-S RFK Commemorative silver dollar. It has a special matte (satin) finish. The 62,000 coin mintage is very low for a Kennedy half.

Obverse Description

Portrait of President John F. Kennedy surrounded by the word LIBERTY on the periphery. IN GOD WE TRUST appears left and right of the portrait with the date at the bottom. The mint mark, if any, appears under the right of Kennedy's neck.

Reverse Description

The heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch of olive leaves with a full circle of stars around it. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * HALF DOLLAR surround the periphery.

Catalog Information

GSID: 6975
Designer: Gilroy Roberts, Frank Gasparro
Obverse Designer: Gilroy Roberts
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1998, S
Reverse Designer: Frank Gasparro
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 12.5 gr
Weight (oz): 0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.3617 oz
Strike Type: Special Mint Set
Diameter: 30.6
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Silver
Variety 2: Matte Finish
Coin Date: 1998-S
Denomination: 50c
Designation: SMS
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 62,000
Coinage Type: Kennedy half dollar
Coinage Years: 1971-2025
Composition: 90% Silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 6775
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Coin Value History
1998-S 50c Silver, Matte Finish SMS
Value By Grade
1998-S 50c Silver, Matte Finish SMS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +3.55%
$20.69
GSID:6975 PCGS:6775 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Shop related
Grade CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
OGP* $80.00 $1,234
MS70 $360.00 $1,234
MS69 $1,234 $1,234
MS68 $1,234 $1,234
MS67 $1,234 $1,234
MS66 $1,234 $1,234
MS65 $1,234 $1,234
MS64 $1,234 $1,234
MS63 $1,234 $1,234
MS62 $1,234 $1,234
MS61 $1,234 $1,234
MS60 $1,234 $1,234

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Worth: $1 – $75
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Worth: $2 – $25
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Worth: $23 – $22,000
1964-D 50c MS
Worth: $23 – $22,000
1965 50c MS
Worth: $9 – $2,500
1966 50c MS
Worth: $9 – $9,600
1967 50c MS
Worth: $9 – $720
1968-D 50c MS
Worth: $9 – $3,000
1969-D 50c MS
Worth: $9 – $1,320
1970-D 50c MS
Worth: $9 – $4,560
1971 50c MS
Worth: $1 – $1,200
1971-D 50c MS
Worth: $1 – $2,500
1972 50c MS
Worth: $1 – $900

Auction Prices

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1998-S 50C SMS MS68 PCGS. CDN: $76 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. ...
$70
Sold 7/7/2026
Heritage Auctions
1998-S 50C SMS SP69 PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS69....
$94
Sold 6/23/2026
Heritage Auctions
1998-S 50C Silver SMS SP70 NGC. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS70. ...
$232
Sold 6/23/2026
Heritage Auctions
Lot of (2) 1998-S Kennedy Half Dollars. SMS. (PCGS).
$336
Sold 1/14/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1998-S 50C SMS MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (23/1638). NGC Census: (3/748). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67:...
$150
Sold 5/22/2007
Heritage Auctions
1998-S 50C SMS MS68 PCGS. ...
$94
Sold 11/26/2024
Heritage Auctions
1998-S 50C SMS MS69 PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS69. ...
$84
Sold 5/19/2026
Heritage Auctions
1998-S 50C SMS SP70 PCGS. Ex: Thomas D. Rogers, Sr. Signature. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS70. ...
$183
Sold 2/17/2026
Heritage Auctions
1998-S 50C SMS Matte finish MS67 ANACS. The matte ...
$253
Sold 8/23/2004
Heritage Auctions
1998-S 50C SMS SP68 PCGS. PCGS Population: (252/2879). NGC Census: (85/2690). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68....
$99
Sold 3/15/2022
Heritage Auctions
1998-S 50C SMS MS69 PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS69. ...
$89
Sold 12/23/2025
Heritage Auctions
1998-S 50C SMS SP70 PCGS. Thomas D. Rogers, Sr. Signature. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS70....
$183
Sold 1/20/2026
Heritage Auctions
1998-S 50C SMS SP68 NGC. NGC Census: (75/2062). PCGS Population: (236/2598)....
$84
Sold 5/23/2017
Heritage Auctions
1998-S Kennedy Half Dollar. SMS. MS-69 (PCGS).
$125
Sold 12/22/2025
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1998-S 50C SMS SP70 PCGS. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS70....
$240
Sold 11/25/2025
Heritage Auctions
1998-S 50C Silver SMS MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (221/2415). NGC Census: (62/1848). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$108
Sold 5/13/2014
Heritage Auctions
1998-S 50C Silver SP69 NGC....
$144
Sold 6/10/2025
Heritage Auctions
1998-S 50C SMS MS70 PCGS. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS70. ...
$264
Sold 10/28/2025
Heritage Auctions
1998-S 50C Silver SMS MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (178/1869). NGC Census: (46/1144). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$94
Sold 7/19/2011
Heritage Auctions
1998-S Kennedy Half Dollar. SMS. Specimen-69 (PCGS).
$120
Sold 5/6/2025
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
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