This is a 1998 Kennedy Half Dollar, minted in Philadelphia (denoted by the 'P' mint mark). The coin features the iconic design by Gilroy Roberts, showcasing a profile of President John F. Kennedy on the obverse, with the inscription “LIBERTY” and the date “1998.” The reverse side displays the presidential seal with an eagle clutching a shield, surrounded by the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” Struck as a Mint Strike, this half dollar has a denomination of 50 cents and a standard weight of 11.34 grams, composed of a Copper-Nickel clad Copper material. With a diameter of 30.6 mm, it is part of the Kennedy Half Dollar series, which began in 1964 as a tribute to JFK following his assassination. In 1998, a total of 15,646,000 of these coins were produced, indicating a relatively high mintage. These half dollars are not only collectible items but also represent an important period in American history. The Kennedy Half Dollar continues to be popular among both collectors and those seeking to commemorate the legacy of President Kennedy.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.5 |
| diameter | 30.6 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Copper-Nickel clad Copper |
| mint-mark | P |
| mintage | 15646000 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 11.34 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1998 |