1981-S Kennedy Half Dollar – PCGS PR70DCAM Proof Type 1
A superb example of the classic Kennedy Half Dollar series, this 1981-S Type 1 Proof Kennedy Half Dollar has been graded PCGS PR70 Deep Cameo (DCAM), representing the highest proof grade awarded by PCGS. This exceptional coin exhibits flawless proof surfaces with brilliant mirror-like fields and sharply frosted details, creating the dramatic Deep Cameo contrast highly prized by collectors.
Struck at the San Francisco Mint, the coin features the iconic portrait of President John F. Kennedy on the obverse, designed by Gilroy Roberts, with the reverse showcasing the Presidential Seal-inspired heraldic eagle design by Frank Gasparro.
The 1981 Kennedy Half Dollar series includes two major proof varieties, Type 1 and Type 2, making this Type 1 example a desirable variety for collectors building complete Kennedy proof sets.
Coin Details:
• Year: 1981-S
• Denomination: Kennedy Half Dollar (50 Cents)
• Mint: San Francisco (S)
• Variety: Type 1 Proof
• Grade: PCGS PR70DCAM
• Finish: Proof – Deep Cameo
• Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad
• Diameter: 30.61 mm
• Weight: 11.30 grams
• Mintage: 4,063,083
A beautiful addition for collectors of Kennedy Half Dollars, modern proof coinage, and top-grade PCGS certified coins.
