1998-S Matte Proof Kennedy Half Dollar
During the year 1998, the United States Mint offered a special Kennedy Collector’s Set which contained the low mintage 1998-S Matte Proof Kennedy Half Dollar.
The special set was produced as part of the Robert F. Kennedy Commemorative Coin Program. This set included the uncirculated 1998 Robert F. Kennedy Silver Dollar and a 90% silver Kennedy Half Dollar struck with a special finish.
Because the matte proof Kennedy Half Dollar was only offered in this two coin set, the coin has an extremely low mintage of about 62,000 coins. The two coin sets were originally priced at $59.95, but today the Kennedy Half Dollar is valued at several hundred dollars and considered to be one of the key date coins of the series.
Most of the 1998 matte proof Kennedy Halves will be encountered in pristine uncirculated grades due to the special minting and handling procedures for the coin. Many coins have been encapsulated and graded by PCGS or NGC in top grade MS70 or SP 70.
