1998 (S) Matte Finish Silver Kennedy Half Dollar

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1998

Denomination

Half Dollar

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Special Strike

Series

Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date

Designer

Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro

Mintage

62,000

Composition

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight

12.5g

Diameter

30.61mm

Edge

150 Reeds

Value Estimates

$0.5 - $45

Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized: $1,495
Sold: 26 April 2006
Grade: MS70
Auction house: Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1998 (S) Matte Finish Silver Kennedy Half Dollar is a matte-finish 90% silver half dollar, sold in sets with the Robert F. Kennedy silver dollar and struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date series. The San Francisco Mint struck 62,000 matte-finish silver half dollars dated 1998. The obverse features John F. Kennedy facing left, based on the presidential medal by Gilroy Roberts and the reverse displays the Presidential Seal — a heraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $45 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a 150 reeds edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6775.