My two Birthmark Die 1967 SMS Kennedy Half Dollars

Russ · February 7, 2005 9:27AM

I know only a weirdo appreciates these, but it's one I've hunted constantly and I feel lucky to have two (so far). The first is an MS67CAM, the second an MS67DCAM.

Rick Tomaska used a Birthmark Die example as the plate coin in his book. This particular obverse die is know for producing some of the most spectacular mirror depth and contrast on these, and also tends to be less bagmarked for some reason. I know that at least one of the six that have graded MS68DCAM is the variety. Someday, I hope to make #7!

Russ, NCNE

DHeath · February 7, 2005 9:31AM

Heck of a coin.

Cameonut · February 7, 2005 10:24AM

<< <i>I know only a weirdo appreciates these, >>

Count me in as being weird then. Nice pieces - I wish I could find one for my set.

ss350camaro · February 7, 2005 10:30AM

Nice Russ !!

Count me in as one of the weirdos

I've been looking but so far no luck.

Maybe some day.........

Wolf359 · February 7, 2005 12:34PM

I'm wierd too and can appreciate your finds. Something to be very proud of. Keep up the hunt.

Russ · February 27, 2005 7:59AM

I reshot the images of these two, so I figured I'd give this a little bump.

Russ, NCNE

JRocco · February 27, 2005 8:09AM

I will admit to that weird thing also, but I will also say that those are great scores, keep up the hunting and I'm sure # 7 will be yours, the only question is when.