1964 Penny Confusion. Any Help Would Be Great!

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Jess1234 Valued Member Canada 333 Posts	Posted 04/17/2023 3:05 pm Hi everyone, I've been reading about 1964 pennies without a mint mark that could potentially be worth much, much more than FV. Before running out to order my new corvette, I thought I'd show the pros one of my 2 1964s without a mint mark. The other one is in worse shape than this one. Can anyone clarify how to spot the valuable 1964 penny without a mint mark. Thanks so much! Report this Post to the Staff

coin rejector Pillar of the Community United States 2852 Posts	Posted 04/17/2023 3:12 pm I think you're thinking of the '64 SMS.... https://www.PCGS.com/coinfacts/coin...-sms-rd/3284 .... Yours is a common Philly. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/17/2023 3:13 pm Sorry, nothing special here. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15441 Posts	Posted 04/17/2023 3:16 pm You are not going to find a 1964 SMS coin in the wild - it just will not happen. Best to focus on other pursuits. Yours (and all others like it) are a common date coin worth face value. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Jess1234 Valued Member Canada 333 Posts	Posted 04/17/2023 3:18 pm Thanks for your prompt replies! I just wonder how you're able to distinguish between the 2. I haven't seemed to be able to find clear markers. Of course, to me, no mint mark means it could be the SMS, right? Report this Post to the Staff
Tunnioc Pillar of the Community United States 3179 Posts	Posted 04/17/2023 3:28 pm Look for the double headed snake on the reverse! Please stop the " without a mint mark" remarks. Cents without a mint mark were minted in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. 1964-P Report this Post to the Staff
Jess1234 Valued Member Canada 333 Posts	Posted 04/17/2023 3:34 pm Thanks so much! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96315 Posts	Posted 04/17/2023 3:47 pm (I hope that corvette won't cost too much..) Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Edited by Dearborn 04/17/2023 3:48 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Jess1234 Valued Member Canada 333 Posts	Posted 04/17/2023 3:51 pm I guess I'll keep looking Dearborn! Report this Post to the Staff
Jess1234 Valued Member Canada 333 Posts	Posted 04/17/2023 3:57 pm I wonder if there have been any life changing finds from the members of this coin community family? I think I'll start another fun post! Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19164 Posts	Posted 04/17/2023 4:11 pm Perhaps a 1/25 AMT plastic model kit of a Corvette. Report this Post to the Staff
Jess1234 Valued Member Canada 333 Posts	Posted 04/17/2023 4:31 pm Ijn1944 So true!!! Report this Post to the Staff
SamCoin Pillar of the Community United States 3237 Posts	Posted 04/17/2023 6:03 pm @Jess the only 1964 SMS coins in existence were in the possession of the then-mint-dirrector, and were purchased from her estate when she died. All those coins are accounted for. There simply are no 1964 SMS coins in circulation to be found, and anything you read suggesting otherwise is just taking advantage of you for clicks. In general, SMS coins can be differentiated from business strikes by their satin finish and well-defined rims. Report this Post to the Staff
lcutler Pillar of the Community United States 1657 Posts	Posted 04/17/2023 6:08 pm The so called 1964 sms coins were not released to the public in any way shape or form. They just aren't something that can be found in circulation, rolls or sets. All known presumably came from one source, former mint director Eva Adams' estate, slabbed, and none have been found since. Even if a coin has all the die markers that still doesn't make it an sms coin. Regular circulation coins very well may have been struck from the dies after the sms coins were struck. So, long story short, don't bother looking. Edited by lcutler 04/17/2023 6:08 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Jess1234 Valued Member Canada 333 Posts	Posted 04/17/2023 6:24 pm Fascinating information! Thanks so much!!! Report this Post to the Staff
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