1964 Sp/Sms Nickels Or BU Unc?

Getting nice shots of shiny coins can be challenging. You may want to spend some time in the photography forum to get some tips. Diffused lighting from 2-3 directions will soften the light and reduce glare and shading.

I think you have a bunch of uncirculated (or AU) coins; I picked up a few rolls from my local bank not too long ago that still had the Cleveland wrapper like yours. When I get coins in that state (even 1964s) I like to look for DDOs/DDRs. Hopefully you have one in the mix there.

Good luck!!

It is very hard to tell from the lighting.I would love to see better pics.It looks promising.

Those are some good ones Mack. I just started on Nickels myself and can't wait to come across some old War Nickels like your 42. Those are all good ones to hold onto

I assure you these are UNC, look at the rim in the pic compared to a circulated 1965. My question was if it was a possible SP strike or just a plain unc. If you look at the rim when compared to an AU 1965 beside it, you can easily see it is UNC. I haven't seen UNC 64's with such a mirror finish. That could be something I discover, but have yet to see any to date.

Comparison of the polishing techniques used on the well known and graded SP/SMS Kennedy..








And I got smarter and decided to compare a graded 1965 SMS, which would have been prototyped by the 64SP. I this can clearly explain the polishing they used on the SMS.

I read that that theory may be BS though and they were rolled up and shipped out. The theory is that only Eva Adams had them, but how have more been found since 93? Ive read all about the Eva Adams theory and I'm not convinced it was the only source. Mine are most likely business strikes, I'm fine with that. However, it is crazy all the "pros" can tell me is the little story on PCGS. I know that and have read that. But it can't possibly be the only out there? I mean if the Mint did their job and didn't screw up, would variety's exist? I can't help but assume she didn't stand there and tell them "No! Only 18 Nickels" and watched. Or maybe the die wore out faster than usual, and the first few were the "razor sharp" examples, then they over polished the dies to attempt the same quality? Do they become Business Strike once a proof die wears out or are they still Proof Coins? I'm still learning, but I'm not a fan of the "facts" that occasionally contradict. There seems to be a lot of room for error considering there are known errors for basically EVERY year of coins. It was the 60's, maybe someone was super stoned the day they let 500k coins slip out unnoticed lol IDK whatever just bored and have been wondering for a while on these Nickels.

Do they look anything like your quarter and cent? I was planning on it but closest reputable dealer is about 45min from me. You're right though thanks for the advice.