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My latest Birthmark Die 1967 SMS Kennedy Half arrived today!

RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
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My new obsession, (not that I've abandoned my old obsession. image )

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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. image

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    F117ASRF117ASR Posts: 1,416 ✭✭✭
    Nice but how much?
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    ERER Posts: 7,345 ✭


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

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    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. image

    Russ, NCNE >>

    Birthmark? Is that the one on the head? Now that's creepy.
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


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



    About 40% less than it's worth. image

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    XpipedreamRXpipedreamR Posts: 8,059 ✭✭
    It's a truly amazing variety, as varieties go...



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    tsacchtsacch Posts: 2,929 ✭✭✭
    NIce Coin....but there seems to be a flat spot on his head....just behind the forehead..............image
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    DHeathDHeath Posts: 8,472 ✭✭✭
    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. image
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <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
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    DHeathDHeath Posts: 8,472 ✭✭✭
    One of the No FG's will surprise a few folks. image
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    MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭
    Ummmmmm Purdy!! Are you going to own the whole population of these also?
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    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.

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    Crazy4CoinsCrazy4Coins Posts: 1,922 ✭✭✭
    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.

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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Randy,

    Want to sell it?

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    Crazy4CoinsCrazy4Coins Posts: 1,922 ✭✭✭
    image I'll have to think about that.....image
    Randy


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    PhillyJoePhillyJoe Posts: 2,728 ✭✭✭✭
    Does Wiles talk about this one at all? I've seen one of these not too long ago.image

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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <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
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    MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭


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    << <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?
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

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    TrinkettsTrinketts Posts: 1,699 ✭
    Hmmmm what about a birth mark in a different spot image


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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


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



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

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    Wolf359Wolf359 Posts: 7,666 ✭✭✭
    Nice find Russ. I know the feeling....image
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    LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    Russ--

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

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    Wolf359Wolf359 Posts: 7,666 ✭✭✭
    He's possibly sitting on a mini-gold mine. Once collectors realize it's special, prices will take off.
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <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
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    SanctionIISanctionII Posts: 13,086 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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.

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