CRH=64,65 SMS KENNEDY HALFS
Collectorofall
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I've looked at spgs examples and I'm not trying to Jynx myself but opinions please.
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Collectorofall
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1964 - No. It won't ever be one.
1965- It's quite possible, but unlikely unless it's still in mint packaging or CAM.
Also, you need pictures for us to really help with the '65.
Coin Photographer.
Sorry I'm new I tried to post the url in the box can u tell me how to post
And it's impossible that it's a 1964?
All 1964 SMS were found in the estate of a former mint director and subsequently authenticated by TPGs. None were released into circulation.
Most (all?) "Get rich from pocket change" sites never bother to include that little detail. All they want are clicks and could care less if new collectors learn anything, IMO. Be very careful if you frequent those sites
1964 SMS coins are impossible (read; not possible AT ALL) to find because all such coins have to have a direct link or paper trail to the former US Mint Director who was in that position at the time of minting. End of story.
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Yes, TomB is correct. There is also no evidence at all to suggest that these coins are anything but strikes from fresh dies that were carefully preserved from the moment they left the dies.
They have no unique appearance with the exception of a very clean satin surface and good details, which are both explained by the statement above. This is also why you need direct connection to Eva Adams (Director of the Mint in 1964) because there is no way to distinguish them otherwise from a nicely preserved circulation strike coin (which these "SMS" coins are).
So it is impossible for anyone to EVER have one of these that is not graded or documented. They are all in slabs or heavily documented in the hands of distinguished dealers or relatives of Eva Adams. Note ALL.
Coin Photographer.
So if I hear you all correctly, these could be 1964 SMS coins?
There are lots of threads here about supposed 1964 SMS half dollars.
the link box is like almost every other site/forum, ever but if you've never done it before, you could just also post the text of a link where you typed your post and we can go from there.
i find it easiest to highlight text you want to link, then click this box, then paste or type the url. hope it helps.
@Collectorofall .... Welcome aboard. The information above is correct... you do not have a '64SMS. After being a member for a few days, you will be able to post pictures... Meanwhile, you can post links. Cheers, RickO
If I recall, there is a certain number of days you have to be a member before it will allow you to post images.
You may have found a 1964 Kennedy Half which would be 90 percent silver. It would not be one that could be certified as a Specimen as those are all accounted for. It may be possible for it to be a Proof issue. But that would not matter much in terms of value over silver if it was in circulation.
The 1965 40 percent silver could even be from a Special Mint Set (SMS). Again it would not matter much in terms of value over silver after being in circulation as there were over 2 million issued for 1965.
A better chance of having a premium would be to check for die varieties that are listed on PCGS CoinFacts.
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