Key Kennedy Half Silver 1998 S Matte Proof

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GR58 Bedrock of the Community United States 11951 Posts	Posted 09/01/2011 7:43 pm This coin I just got back from NGC. I sent it in just to have it in a slab, there is no slot for it in my Dansco. I never thought it would come back this grade. It is the only 70 grade coin I have. In case some don't know, this coin was only issued with the RFK commemorative two coin set. It is a 1998 S matte proof in 90% silver Not exactly sure of the mintage, I found two site that post different numbers 62,000 and 66,000. If anyone knows the exact number please let me know. And again I want to thank nolawyer for selling me this coin. Report this Post to the Staff

CaptainFwiffo Pillar of the Community United States 4132 Posts	Posted 09/01/2011 8:36 pm Wow, it really does look perfect. Nice! Report this Post to the Staff
Darth Anarchus Pillar of the Community United States 1388 Posts	Posted 09/01/2011 8:36 pm Wowzers!... I wonder if any others have been graded that high? I need to stop drooling before I kill my computer, what a gorgeous Kennedy! Congrats are in order Report this Post to the Staff
Whytlash Valued Member United States 407 Posts	Posted 09/01/2011 8:36 pm Nice! Steve Report this Post to the Staff
muddler Pillar of the Community United States 7187 Posts	Posted 09/01/2011 9:06 pm Congratulations on your 70! Report this Post to the Staff
jgfindring Rest in Peace United States 1380 Posts	Posted 09/01/2011 9:15 pm That was the last one I needed to complete my Kennedy set. Bought one about a month ago for $130, but it is nowhere near as nice as that one. Color me jealous. Report this Post to the Staff
littleboy Pillar of the Community United States 764 Posts	Posted 09/01/2011 10:15 pm i have a mintage of 62,350 recorded in my inventory. I dont know what source gave me that number though Report this Post to the Staff
smokeriderdon Pillar of the Community United States 3755 Posts	Posted 09/01/2011 10:29 pm I cant find any mintage info, but as far as Coin World and the RedBook are concerned, there are no SP or MS 70's out there. No values listed. Coin World doesn't show the SP grading, but list this one as an MS. Highest listed is MS67 at 300 bucks. I would be checking population reports for PCGS, ANACS, and ICG as well to see if they have graded any as 70. I presume you already checked NGC. You could have a high dollar coin there. Oh, BEAUTIFUL! Report this Post to the Staff
schockergd Valued Member United States 397 Posts	Posted 09/01/2011 10:45 pm You've got a bit of a "Wow" coin there. Congrats! Report this Post to the Staff
GR58 Bedrock of the Community United States 11951 Posts	Posted 09/01/2011 11:03 pm Thanks all for all the positive comments, I am really liking this coin. Not really sure what the population is, I think you have to be a member of NGC to see that report. With matte proof coins I think most are in high grades. I see a lot of SP 68 and SP 69's. I do know that nusimedia and NGC price guides list the value at $600 for the SP 70 grade. Fun fact - In Whitman's book 100 greatest modern coins, this coin is #22. NGC I think has recently started a registry set based on this list. The 1997 matte proof Jefferson nickel is #15 and the 1994 matte proof Jefferson nickel is #44 Report this Post to the Staff
bjones Valued Member United States 304 Posts	Posted 09/02/2011 12:41 am Wow, that is a beautiful coin. I'm standing in the jealous line. Report this Post to the Staff
murrellington Pillar of the Community United States 3276 Posts	Posted 09/02/2011 01:20 am I just love the matte proofs. It is a way to get a coin that looks flawless without making it all shiny and fake looking like regular proofs that I dislike so much. I just recently bought the 1994 matte nickel! Report this Post to the Staff
GR58 Bedrock of the Community United States 11951 Posts	Posted 09/02/2011 09:01 am Quote: I just love the matte proofs. It is a way to get a coin that looks flawless without making it all shiny and fake looking like regular proofs that I dislike so much. I just recently bought the 1994 matte nickel! Murrellington I agree, the matte proof look is something I really like. I wish there was more of them. I have two of the 1994's but have been thinking of picking up some more, I think they are a good deal right now Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 09/02/2011 11:59 am Very nice! I seldom say this, so enjoy it while you can... Do not open that slab! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
kylecolb Valued Member United States 438 Posts	Posted 09/02/2011 12:26 pm Wowzers! That coin has quadrupled in value now! Nice one! Report this Post to the Staff
murrellington Pillar of the Community United States 3276 Posts	Posted 09/02/2011 12:54 pm Quote: Murrellington I agree, the matte proof look is something I really like. I wish there was more of them. I have two of the 1994's but have been thinking of picking up some more, I think they are a good deal right now The only thing I dislike about my 1994 matte nickel is the gold toning on the reverse from sitting in the currency set. I'm a fan of toning, but not a plain gold tone over the entire face. Distracting and not very pretty to me. Report this Post to the Staff
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