Whitman Expo
The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!
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
Subscribe to View
View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.
Coin Value History
1998-S 50c Silver, Matte Finish SMS
Value By Grade
1998-S 50c Silver, Matte Finish SMS
CPG (retail) values
Currency
Grade Range
Grading Authority
Sort by
Pricing
Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values
1998-S 50C SMS SP70 PCGS. Ex: Thomas D. Rogers, Sr. Signature. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS70. ...
$183
1998-S 50C SMS MS69 PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS69. ...
$89
1998-S 50C SMS MS68 PCGS. ...
$94
1998-S 50C SMS MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (23/1638). NGC Census: (3/748). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67:...
$150
1998-S 50C SMS SP70 PCGS. Thomas D. Rogers, Sr. Signature. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS70....
$183
1998-S 50C Silver SP69 NGC....
$144
1998-S 50C SMS SP68 PCGS. PCGS Population: (252/2879). NGC Census: (85/2690). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68....
$99
1998-S 50C SMS Matte finish MS67 ANACS. The matte ...
$253
1998-S 50C SMS SP70 PCGS. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS70....
$240
1998-S 50C SMS MS69 PCGS. ...
$119
1998-S 50C SMS SP68 NGC. NGC Census: (75/2062). PCGS Population: (236/2598)....
$84
1998-S 50C SMS MS70 PCGS. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS70. ...
$264
1998-S 50C SMS MS69 PCGS. ...
$114
1998-S 50C Silver SMS MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (221/2415). NGC Census: (62/1848). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$108
1998-S 50C SMS SP70 PCGS. PCGS Population: (538). NGC Census: (907). CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS70....
$348
1998-S 50C Silver SMS SP69 NGC. NGC Census: (2142/926). PCGS Population: (2473/540). CDN: $82 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS69....
$89
1998-S 50C Silver SMS MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (178/1869). NGC Census: (46/1144). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$94
1998-S 50C SMS MS70 PCGS. EX: Larry Shapiro. PCGS Population: (540). NGC Census: (907). CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$312
1998-S 50C SMS MS69 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2469/538). NGC Census: (2093/907). CDN: $82 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS69. ...
$134
1998-S 50C Silver SMS MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (178/1869). NGC Census: (46/1144). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$99
Kennedy Half Dollar 50c 90% Silver, 1964 MS [Type]
Worth: $21 – $22,000
Kennedy Half Dollar 50c 40% Silver, 1965-1970 MS [Type]
Worth: $8 – $456
Kennedy Half Dollar 50c Clad, 1971-Present MS [Type]
Worth: $1 – $75
Kennedy Half Dollar 50c Satin Finish, 2005-2010 MS [Type]
Worth: $1 – $25
1964 50c MS
Worth: $21 – $22,000
1964-D 50c MS
Worth: $21 – $22,000
1965 50c MS
Worth: $8 – $2,500
1966 50c MS
Worth: $8 – $9,600
1967 50c MS
Worth: $8 – $720
1968-D 50c MS
Worth: $8 – $3,000
1969-D 50c MS
Worth: $8 – $1,320
1970-D 50c MS
Worth: $8 – $4,560
1971 50c MS
Worth: $1 – $1,200
1971-D 50c MS
Worth: $1 – $2,500
1972 50c MS
Worth: $1 – $900
Greysheet News
Prominent Collector Dell Loy Hansen Submitting His Historical Collection Of U.S. Coins To CAC Grading
8/8/2024
American Numismatic Association's Largest Coin Show, August 6-10 In Chicago
Dazzling rarities, free educational opportunities, family fun and more await at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
7/25/2024
United States Mint Unveils Designs For The 2025 United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program
The designs will be featured on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half dollar clad coin.
7/23/2024
Events
GreatCollections Coin, Currency, World Money, and World Coins Auctions
Location: https://www.greatcollections.com/Auction-Archive
Sunday, May 3, 2026
GreatCollections Coin, Currency, World Money, and World Coins Auctions
Location: https://www.greatcollections.com/Auction-Archive
Sunday, May 10, 2026