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1964 Kennedy SMS Question

OK Looked in the red Book and looked on line no answer there. This is a high dollar coin can some one tell me why?
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    I've seen some good threads on here dealing with the issue. This one was good as I recall.. Thread
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    StrikeOutXXXStrikeOutXXX Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The 64 SMS pieces are expensive because there aren't many around. They were test pieces to see how the 65 SMS production would go.

    There are some good answers in this thread: 64 SMS Kennedy Thread

    Or if you just type "64 SMS" in the search box, there are 50+ threads with good info.
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    Thanks for the Information. Does not look like I will putting that one in my Dansco anytime soon. Oh well the life of a poor coin collector image
    RACC
    I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide, then question the manner in which I provide it. I prefer you said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand to post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
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    Russ

    Aside from having the 1964 SMS in the original mint packeing or whatever it was put in how could you tell if you had a 1964 SMS or a 1964 Philidephia ? Just curious
    RACC
    I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide, then question the manner in which I provide it. I prefer you said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand to post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Aside from having the 1964 SMS in the original mint packeing or whatever it was put in how could you tell if you had a 1964 SMS or a 1964 Philidephia ? >>



    Compare the strike and surfaces on that Teletrade coin to a regular business strike example. The strike is much crisper, and the surfaces are not only mark-free, (which is impossible on the business strikes), but have a different texture.

    Russ, NCNE
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    RACC
    I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide, then question the manner in which I provide it. I prefer you said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand to post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Business strike.

    Russ, NCNE
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    YEAH I Rich ++++++++++++++++

    Oh wait you said Buisness strike well it will fill a hole in the Dansco image
    RACC
    I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide, then question the manner in which I provide it. I prefer you said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand to post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!
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    EdscoinEdscoin Posts: 2,028 ✭✭✭
    What about this 64 SMS Nickel on EBAY image
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    How about this one? SMS or business?

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    MonstavetMonstavet Posts: 1,235 ✭✭
    anyone who bids $450 on that 'desirous' nickel deserves this week's "PT BARNUM MEMORIAL NUMISMATIST AWARD"


    A few sets of these SMS coins were produced. They will not be found floating about in circulation. They are a relatively unappreciated modern rarity.
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    jmski52jmski52 Posts: 23,968 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Russ, I am going from memory since I don't own any SMS coins, but the finish wasn't totally consistant with the SMS's was it? The 1965 Kennedys that I had were nice and prooflike, but the later ones seemed to be less so, although they were still distinguishable vs. the business strikes. Is that a function of the master hub, or just the die wear?

    The 1964 SMS in your Teletrade pic doesn't seem to approach the brilliance of the 1965s that I remember. Were the '64s sort of matte-like?
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    segojasegoja Posts: 6,141 ✭✭✭✭
    I've handled a full set of 64 SMS coins. They all have a matte look to them. As Russ describes, they are crisply struck. They also have a lot of die polish lines on both sides.

    ANY 64 with flat surfaces and bagmarks IS NOT a SMS coin.

    Use Russ's pics. They are accurate.
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>How about this one? SMS or business? >>



    Business strike.

    Russ, NCNE
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    jmski52jmski52 Posts: 23,968 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've handled a full set of 64 SMS coins. They all have a matte look to them. As Russ describes, they are crisply struck. They also have a lot of die polish lines on both sides.

    1964 SMS Coolness Meter = just pegged out at "10".image
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