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Message:: [QUOTE="Morgandude11, post: 1513373, member: 37839"]I think we are actually in agreement.  I KNOW that the 65-67 coins are business strikes, but they're specially prepared planchets as well, and were available in mint sets, so I see a similarity.  I agree with you totally that the key coin is the 1998 S matte, which is technically NOT a proof but a "SP" or MS coin depending on the grading service is the true rarity in a series still being minted.  The fact that so many were slabbed, and that the prices have dropped have only added to its desirability, as it is a rarity (64,000) that is affordable.  My coin cost under $200, and how many folks could get a high grade legitimate rarity for that kind of money?    So, I'd say BOTH the SMS Kennedys from the 60's AND the 1998S have potential as rarities, and conditional rarities in the future.  Morgan dollars were not considered wildly collectible when they were minted--as a matter of fact, many hated the coin.  Now, they are the "cat's meow" in terms of desirability, and dates with over 4 million minted have conditional rarities, due to the melt.  I see a long term potential in the 1965-67 SMS and 1998S Matte--not a "flip" value, but a "hold, collect,and enjoy" the fact that these coins are going to be much rarer in the future, especially the low mintage 98s Matte.  So, I'd say we are in basic agreement.  I KNOW the pops are higher than one would like, but Kennedy Halves are just beginning to gain the esteem, especially in high condition.  I correspond with a lot of Kennedy collectors, and all of them see much potential for the series in general (for high condition sets) and the SMS and Matte coins. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]

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