PCGS PR 70 DCAM 1994 S Kennedy Silver $0.50

96838.70/30965635

https://www.pcgs.com/cert/30965635

Weight: 11.3g

Metal: 90% Silver; 10% Copper

Designer: Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro

Mintage: 785,329

Edge: 150 Reeds

Diameter: 30.61mm

Mint: San Fransisco

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.

In 1994 the U.S. Mint made clad and silver proof Kennedy half dollars. The silver 1994-S Kennedy Half Proofs were fairly common but carry a premium due to their silver metal content. Examples up to PR69 Deep Cameo can easily be obtained inexpensively. Perfect PR70 Deep Cameo examples are a little tougher and carry a slight premium over PR69 Deep Cameo examples.