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100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins Series: 1998-S Kennedy Half Dollar, Silver, Matte Finish

The Kennedy half dollar is by far and away one of the (if not THE) greatest coins in United States coinage. Still in production today, the coins act as a north star for the standard of American coinage as far as design and context. They even acted as a saving grace during a strenuous time at the United States Mint. In today’s blog series following along with Whitman Publishing’s 100 Greatest Modern United States Coins, we look at a Kennedy half dollar from a set that gave the Mint a positive push forward in how they approached sales. Authors Jeff Garrett and Scott Schechter help us navigate the fourth edition.

#23 – 1998-S Kennedy Half Dollar, Silver, Matte Finish

The late 1990s proved to be a difficult time for the United States Mint. They were coming off the increased drive for commemorative coins and the pressure to boost sales. The 1994...read more