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Valued Member
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I don't know how to tell. It is crazy shiny, but more of a white shine than a mirror finish. Can't believe this was in a roll!   |
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Valued Member
United States
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I would say yes. They didn't make proofs that year so the PL coins would be SMS, which IMO this one is.
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Valued Member
 United States
210 Posts |
Cool, that's what I'm thinking too. Here's a couple more pics with a little less glare.   |
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 United States
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Looks like a haze around the devices and that means polishing doesn't it? John1  |
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Valued Member
United States
210 Posts |
Aw man! You think this is just a business strike that's been polished up?
Edited by nickpicker
06/04/2014 3:48 pm
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United States
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I'm no pro but I am wondering. John1 |
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Valued Member
United States
210 Posts |
Here's a couple more pics of the fields near the outer devices. Does that look like polishing?   |
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United States
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To me,a non pro it looks more like a cleaning problem then a polishing problem.Where are the pros? John1 |
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United States
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I think this is an SMS Kennedy. Just an opinion based on the photos. It could change if I had the coin in hand.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Aw man! You think this is just a business strike that's been polished up? Just curious: does an SMS coin have any value over a normal piece in the same condition? The Coin Market guide shows only trivial price differences between the regular and SMS coins up to MS-65 grade. I'd just be pleased to get any silver half in a roll nowadays. |
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United States
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I don't think there's much premium for a SMS half that's circulated. But I get a kick out of finding proofs or "proof-like" coins. I always think... How did this wind up in circulation?
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United States
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Probably inherited or stolen. Either way, the new owner did not know what they had and spent it. |
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Posted 06/04/2014 08:54 am
