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Hey all, I came across this 1964 mint set from one of my dealers that was not in normal mint set packaging. I know the coins could have been just simply placed into this platic holder, however I have identified all of the die markers on the Lincoln Cent, and believe possibly the Dime, and quarter are too SMS coins. I do not believe the Jefferson nickel or Kennedy half to be SMS but rather just normal business strike. I have 3 sealed 1964 Business strike mint sets including numerous 1964 business strike coins, however the above 3 coins mentioned appear to be completely different then normal. Please let me know what you all think, thank you.     |
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Pillar of the Community
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Looks to me like a regular mint set in an after-market holder.
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Bedrock of the Community
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The dime is not a SMS because of the die wear. On the SMS dime the devices are choice fresh. (new die)  |
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Pillar of the Community
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I like the toning. Nice set!
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Bedrock of the Community
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I must agree. None of those are SMS coins, despite how nice they look.  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Can you post images of the die markers you have matched on the Lincoln?
Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups.
We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow.
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Pillar of the Community
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I also agree. See nothing that suggest that this an SMS, but just a put together set.
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Pillar of the Community
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That dime, quarter, and half are very attractive. I hope you enjoy them
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Bedrock of the Community
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It's still a good set that was put together.
Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
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Interesting toning; very appealing look!
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thanks everyone for your thoughts, I will try too see if I can get close enough photos of Lincoln to see if I can show die markers, however I believe the Lincoln to be SMS if you look at "IN GOD WE TRUST" especially at the (IN) it is the same looking strike as all the examples of the SMS the Motto in god we trust looks fatter if you will or a different looking strike on all the Buisness strike 1964 cents that I own
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Coop, as far as the Dime is concerned, I was able to find this 64 SMS Rosevelt on PCGS registry SP65. The strike is clearly not as strong as the photo of the SP67 you have posted.  |
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My dime also has a "satin" like finish and does not have the usual silver looking finish as for all silver 1964 dimes
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The strike is clearly not as strong as the photo of the SP67 you have posted Here is where you can see the difference between your dime and the SP65. The periphery of your coin shows a worn die. The tops of the LIB of Liberty and the bottoms of IN of the IGWT are not clearly defined. Look at the certified examples. Sharp definition. |
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