My latest Birthmark Die 1967 SMS Kennedy Half arrived today!

Russ

My new obsession, (not that I've abandoned my old obsession. )



It's an NGC MS67UCAM that I picked off in a recent Heritage auction. This one brings my growing little family up to three examples.

Russ, NCNE

F117ASR

Nice but how much?

ER

<< <i>My new obsession, (not that I've abandoned my old obsession. )



It's an NGC MS67UCAM that I picked off in a recent Heritage auction. This one brings my growing little family up to three examples.

Russ, NCNE >>

Birthmark? Is that the one on the head? Now that's creepy.

Russ

<< <i>Nice but how much? >>



About 40% less than it's worth.

Russ, NCNE

XpipedreamR

It's a truly amazing variety, as varieties go...

tsacch

NIce Coin....but there seems to be a flat spot on his head....just behind the forehead..............

DHeath

Should be a designated variety. I have no idea whether its in the new Cherrypickers, but I plan to ask. As obsessions go, this one makes sense.

Russ

<< <i>I have no idea whether its in the new Cherrypickers, but I plan to ask. >>



Can you wait to do that until I've accumulated a few more?

Russ, NCNE

DHeath

One of the No FG's will surprise a few folks.

MadMarty

Ummmmmm Purdy!! Are you going to own the whole population of these also?

Russ

So far, I've identified 18 distinct examples in various auction archives. Actually 25 images total, but some aren't in the same holders anymore.

Russ, NCNE

Crazy4Coins

I think I have one...I remember going through my 67's and recall seeing the same mark.I didn't pay it much attention, thought it was a hit or something.I guess I'll have to dig em out again and take another look.

Randy

Russ

Randy,

Want to sell it?

Russ, NCNE

Crazy4Coins

I'll have to think about that.....

PhillyJoe

Does Wiles talk about this one at all? I've seen one of these not too long ago.

Joe

Russ

<< <i>Does Wiles talk about this one at all? >>



Nope. Tomaska does in his book, though. He uses an example on both the dust jacket and on page 42 of the plate coins.

Russ, NCNE

MadMarty

<< <i>

<< <i>Does Wiles talk about this one at all? >>



Nope. Tomaska does in his book, though. He uses an example on both the dust jacket and on page 42 of the plate coins.

Russ, NCNE >>



So when are you going to aquire the plate coin?

Trinketts

Hmmmm what about a birth mark in a different spot




top right of the head

Russ

<< <i>Hmmmm what about a birth mark in a different spot >>



I have a few 1964 proofs covered in birthmarks like that.

Russ, NCNE

Wolf359

Nice find Russ. I know the feeling....

Longacre

Russ--

Just curious how widely known or recognized this variety is, and in your estimation, what is the premium % on such a coin?

Thanks.

Wolf359

He's possibly sitting on a mini-gold mine. Once collectors realize it's special, prices will take off.

Russ

<< <i>Just curious how widely known or recognized this variety is, and in your estimation, what is the premium % on such a coin? >>



Currently, only specialists and SMS lovers get all hot about them. But, even with only limited interest right now they bring a pretty good premium in the 25% range.

Russ, NCNE

SanctionII

I'll have to check out the 1967's I have to see if any have the birth mark.

If the coin becomes more widely publicized, do not be surprised if the persons who see a "Conspiracy" everywhere they look claim that the production of these coins by the Mint is somehow involved in the conspiracy surrounding the assasination of JFK.

If so, then in addition to marketing the coins to coin collectors, a separate and distinct group of persons consisting of JFK conspiracy enthusiasts would also want to acquire these coins. Think of the skyrocketing prices and the money to be made by Russ and others of his ilk.