PCGS PR 70 DCAM 2002 S Kennedy Silver $0.50

96917.70/26882778

https://www.pcgs.com/cert/26882778

Weight: 11.3g

Metal: 90% Silver; 10% Copper

Designer: Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro

Mintage: 892,229

Edge: 150 Reeds

Diameter: 30.61mm

Mint: San Francisco

Beginning in 1992, the Mint offered special, 90% silver Kennedy Half Dollars for sale to collectors; these are available only as Proofs. In 1998 only, 90% silver Half Dollars were issued in both brilliant and matte Proof formats. The later 90% silver Half Dollars are included with the 1964 issues as a distinct type because of their similar metal content.

The U.S. Mint produced a clad and silver proof Kennedy Half Dollar in 2002. Both coins are fairly common. The 2002-S Proof Silver Kennedy Half Dollar was well struck and most examples grade at about PR68-PR69 Deep Cameo condition. Perfect PR70 Deep Cameo examples are a little harder to find but with enough searching through Proof Sets, perfect examples can be found.