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Did the mint make and issue special mint sets for 1964. Thanks for your assist
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Heres an article on the 1964 sms https://www.PCGS.com/news/1964-spec...nt-set-coinsIn 1965, the U.S. Mint discontinued issuing both Proof and Mint sets. However, as an alternative, the Mint began offering what are known as Special Mint Sets. The coins in these sets had a special finish that was most akin to the Satin Proofs of 1936 -- far better than the finish on a regular Mint State coin, but not nearly as brilliant and reflective as the finish on the Proof coins of 1937 to 1964. Collectors purchased over 2.6 million 1965 sets, but only because they had no alternative. This amount was far below the number of 1964 Proof Sets sold (3.95 million) and the total of all 1964 Proof and Mint Sets sold (4.96 million), thus the Mint took a serious hit to its revenue stream. The Mint issued Special Mint Sets in 1965, 1966, and 1967, and each year saw a declining mintage. In 1968, the Mint began offering regular Proof and Mint Sets. Collector enthusiasm returned and the mintages returned to their pre-Special Mint Set levels. |
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United States
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interesting, thanks for that.. I have the 1967 SMS proof dime, nickel & cent in my type album..
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United States
882 Posts |
Very cool Mr Pink. Here is another article with further info on and about collecting the 65-67 SMS sets which are both inexpensive and obtainable while of course the more expensive highest graded versions are snatched up by the registry set collectors. https://www.PCGS.com/news/collectin...of-1965-1967 |
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United States
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What about the 1964 SMS coins?Any links to just that year of SMS? John1  ( I'm no pro, it's just my humble opinion )
Searched 6.5 +/- Million Cents Since 1971
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Forum Dad
United States
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They weren't even found until the early 90s when Eva Adams (mint director in the 60s) passed away. They were in her estate. There are shytsers on ebay though that take the 1966 or 1967 SMS hard case and replace the coins in them with a 1964 mint or proof set coins and try to sell them as 1964 SMS sets, whcich there never was. To this day, I don't think I've run across anyone in a Facebook coin group that doesn't have a 1964 SMS coin.  The odds of finding one in the wild are basically nil. Some experts wonder if PCGS or NGC would even certify one found in the wild without provenance back to Eva Adams. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Thanks Cointree John1 ( I'm no pro, it's just my humble opinion )
Searched 6.5 +/- Million Cents Since 1971
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Forum Dad
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Funny thing is, is that they don't say that the coin are SMS, only that they are Mint coins in a SMS holder...
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Canada
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Didn't we ban stories on 1964 SMS coins and 1936 Canada Dot Cents ? . I am not sure how many more times it has to be stated .. " there are none in the wild!": Bobby has a great point on whether PCGS or NGC would Even certify any unless back to either Eva Adams or Lester Merkin. With obviously so many " bidiots " out there buying these made up 1964 sets in the 66/67 hard plastic , I am tempted to manufacture mine .. but I value my ANA membership and my other numismatic credentials and reputation far too much . Still amazes me .the lack of education and numismatic skills out there! People spending thousands or more on coins without 20 bucks going to a book or attending a local club or show . |
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Dearborn, they have to be SMS coins, their in SMS holders. Shish
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Forum Dad
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Quote:
Dearborn, they have to be SMS coins, their in SMS holders. Shish I can't tell if you're kidding. 
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I am pretty sure it was meant in jest.  |
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We need a sarcasm emoji. Oh I just found it.  |
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