What was certified and cataloged as an SMS (as the “Special Mint set” coins are often called) finish 1964 Kennedy half dollar graded Specimen 67 by Professional Coin Grading Service brought $108,000 at Heritage’s April 25 Central States Numismatic Society Platinum Night auction.
How do I identify my 1964 SMS coins?
The special finish of 1964 SMS coins is characterized by a nice, smooth, satin-like appearance. The fields are usually well struck, very clean and tend to come without any major nicks or scratches. The edges for most 1964 SMS coins also tend to be square and sharp.
What is a 1964 SMS set worth?
Some 1964 SMS pennies are worth $1,500 or $3,000. Others are worth more than the $5,000 average value listed here. The record price for a 1964 SMS penny is $11,500 — paid at an auction in 2005 for a “Red” specimen in MS-67.
What years of coins are valuable?
8 Valuable Coins in Circulation Today
- 1943 Lincoln Head Copper Penny.
- 1955 Doubled Die Penny.
- 1969-S Lincoln Cent with Doubled Die Obverse.
- 1982 No Mint Mark Roosevelt Dime.
- 1999-P Connecticut Broadstruck Quarter.
- 2004 Wisconsin State Quarter With Extra Leaf.
- 2005-P “In God We Rust” Kansas State Quarter.
What do you need to know about SMS coins?
Definition: An SMS coin is a coin that was in a U.S. Mint Set issued during the years 1965, 1966, and 1967. The U.S. Mint didn’t strike Proof coins during these three years, so they issued Special Mint Sets (SMS sets) instead. SMS sets contain higher than normal quality coins which can be told apart from regular Uncirculated coins of the same year.
When did the US Mint start issuing SMS coins?
A special mint set often (referred to as an SMS), is a set of coins issued by the U.S. Mint from 1965 to 1967. These coins are characterized by a better than average strike, since they were struck on higher-tonnage coin presses than circulation strike coins, but they were not struck as Proofs.
What makes an SMS a special mint set?
A special mint set often referred to as an SMS, is a set of coins issued by the U.S. Mint from 1965 to 1967. These coins are characterized by a better than average strike, since they were struck on higher-tonnage coin presses than circulation strike coins, but they were not struck as Proofs. SMS coins do not have any mint marks.
How are special coins made in the Mint?
The coin dies used to produce these special coins were prepared in a similar fashion to coin dies that were used to make proof coins. The dies were pickled in an acid to produce a frosted finish on the die. The dies were then polished in such a way that the field of the die had a mirror-like surface.
