This coin is a 1988 Kennedy Half Dollar minted in San Francisco, identified with the mint mark 'S'. It represents a denomination of 50 cents (or half a dollar) and features a copper-nickel clad composition, with a total weight of 11.34 grams. The diameter of the coin is measured at 30.6 millimeters, standard for half dollars. This particular coin was produced as a Proof coin, a designation that indicates it was struck with special care to achieve a high-quality finish. Proof coins are typically made for collectors and exhibit a mirror-like surface with sharp details, making them distinct from regular circulation coins. With a mintage of 3,262,948 pieces, the 1988 Kennedy Half Dollar is relatively common among collectors of U.S. coins from this series. The Kennedy Half Dollar series was introduced in 1964 in honor of President John F. Kennedy, and the design has remained popular among numismatists. Overall, this 1988 San Francisco Mint Kennedy Half Dollar is an attractive piece for collectors, noted for its artistic design and historical significance. Its proof status adds to its desirability in the numismatic market.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.5 |
| diameter | 30.6 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Copper-Nickel clad Copper |
| mint-mark | S |
| mintage | 3262948 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 11.34 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1988 |