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1998-S Silver Half Dollar SMS Matte Finish Values
Details
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.
This coin is made of 90% Silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $26.44
Obverse: 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: 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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
62,000
Coinage Type:
Kennedy half dollar
Coinage Years:
1971-2025
Composition:
90% Silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
S
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Silver
Variety 2:
Matte Finish
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
12.5 gr
Weight:
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Special Mint Set
Diameter:
30.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Gilroy Roberts, Frank Gasparro
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1998, S
Obverse Designer:
Gilroy Roberts
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR
Reverse Designer:
Frank Gasparro
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