Hey Russ, need a Kennedy fix?

MadMarty · August 11, 2003 7:34AM

Got 4 Kennedy's in today. Two 1967 SMS CAMs, an Accent Hair, and a 1966 that is almost a no FG!

Russ · August 11, 2003 7:38AM

<< <i>and a 1966 that is almost a no FG! >>

I just got two of the weak FGs in. Damn, was hoping they'd be No FGs! Sure looked like it in the images.

Russ, NCNE

MAULDEMALL · August 11, 2003 7:38AM

I thought I heard that there was going to be a NO F as well.

Anybody?????

Russ · August 11, 2003 7:41AM

<< <i>I thought I heard that there was going to be a NO F as well. >>

Hadn't heard that, but it would be nice. One of mine has no F, and you really have to look just to see a whisper of a G.

Russ, NCNE

PhillyJoe · August 11, 2003 7:42AM

"Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale,
A tale of a fateful trip
That started from this tropic port
Aboard this tiny ship."

ksteelheader · August 11, 2003 8:04AM

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

andy007 · August 11, 2003 9:00AM

There is a no-F variety that seems a little tougher than the no-FG from my limited experience. I have both versions of the 82-P, and can provide the Breen #'s off the ANACS holders if anyone cares or needs them.

Russ · August 11, 2003 9:10AM

Andy,

I'd be interested in the Breen #. You wouldn't also happen to have it for the '66?

Russ, NCNE

andy007 · August 11, 2003 9:17AM

Dang, I just knew they had the Breen # on the no-F, but as I checked, it was not listed on the holder. I don't have the Breen book handy, but am sure someone here does. Anyhow, the no-FG 82-P is listed as Breen-5323. I have it in 65, and the no-F in 64. Will try to update with some pics in a bit. The no-F does have a weak or faint G, obviously the no-FG is completely gone.

osirisMMII · August 11, 2003 10:09AM

Nice score Marty - and good luck finding the real deal. The FS-13.9 has always been one of my favorite Kennedys - I'd love to find a true No FG still in it's mint packaging. There were 2 different reverse dies that produced "No F" coins with one eventually cranking out the "No FG" after considerable more wear, tear, and polishing. Looks like your coin is pretty sharp in detail yet - the feathers on the No FG are really smooth, flowing together with almost no detail/separation. Would be cool to put together a set of '66 Kennedys showing the progression from a sharp fully struck SMS coin down to the No FG.

Russ · August 11, 2003 10:20AM

Here's one of the ones that I just got in:

Oh so very close, yet so very far away!

Russ, NCNE

DHeath · August 11, 2003 10:49AM

Russ,

Look at the other diagnostics in Wiles book. If memory serves, the no FG has three or four reported die states, and the initials are completely abraded only in LDS. It may still be the real deal. I've got a no F 66 here on the desk in AU, and it's a different DMR. Maybe I can get a pick up later.

MadMarty · August 11, 2003 11:01AM

Wow, that is sooooooo close!

KlectorKid · August 11, 2003 11:03AM

Breen doesnt list a no F variety, only FG.

DHeath · August 11, 2003 11:24AM

I believe this one is a DMR-4 (FS 13.9) stage C, but DMR-33 is a NO F, and has a slightly lower value. There is no Breen cross-reference for DMR-33.

Russ · August 11, 2003 11:31AM

Don,

According to the Diags, mine is a DMR-4, Stage D. Not quite there for full No FG (Stage E) status.

Edited: Upon further inspection, mine isn't the DMR-4, it's the DMR-33. The bridge of the nose and a portion of the leg in the R of Liberty are abraded away.

Russ, NCNE

MadMarty · August 11, 2003 11:34AM

Mine still has the very faint F on it.

Russ · August 11, 2003 11:50AM

Just pulled out the other one I got in. It's a is a DMR-4, Stage D. Only a faint whisper of the F, but the G is pretty strong.

Russ, NCNE

DHeath · August 11, 2003 11:54AM

Yep, I'm looking for the final stage as well, but I believe any of these would slab as 13.9. Just a thought.

Russ · August 11, 2003 11:57AM

Don,

Do you mean both DMR-4 and DMR-33?

Russ, NCNE

Hey Russ, need a Kennedy fix?

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