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Lbn New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 03/07/2024 1:30 pm Hi! I am new to the community. I joined because I recently inherited a bunch of old coins. There was one coin in particular that stood out to me. It's a 1964 50c coin I've done some of research on it and I know that many people believe they have found one of these super rare coins only to be disappointed. However, the reason I believe it's actually possible, is because my family had ties to the government and DC during this time. The details include: a strong matte finish, bold squared edges, a break in the 11-13 stars, a straight G, and slight polishing marks (not as visible on photos). The only characteristic that my coin does NOT have is the mark on the 4. However, there are SMS '64 coins out there that didn't have this marking. I'd like to hear everyone's professional opinion on this and see if you believe I should further investigate this coin and/or have it authenticated. Looking for any and all advice! Thank you! * Pictures of a screen removed by the Staff. These almost always are terrible and against the rules. * Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 03/07/2024 2:23 pm to the Community! Your post was moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24150 Posts	Posted 03/07/2024 2:25 pm Sorry but no. They are all accounted for. You have about a .00000000001% chance of finding any 1964 SMS coin in the wild. Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
kbbpll Pillar of the Community United States 4233 Posts	Posted 03/07/2024 2:28 pm I'm no professional but this appears to be a regular circulated Kennedy half, saved like everybody did back then because it's silver. The eagle's head is flat and there's no detail in the upper wing tips. I have trouble imagining that any of these circulated since they presumably went from Director Adams' estate straight to New York coin dealer Lester Merkin. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19125 Posts	Posted 03/07/2024 2:41 pm Agree--it's a business strike Kennedy half, with circulation wear and some soiling. Coin may have been somewhat cleaned long ago--crud buildup remaining in the 'corners/edges' of coin design details.. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94925 Posts	Posted 03/07/2024 4:03 pm sure looks like a business strike half to me - not an SMS 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 Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73756 Posts	Posted 03/07/2024 4:42 pm To CCF! Looks like a normal, circulated Business strike. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 03/07/2024 6:19 pm to the CCF and A SMS coin wouldn't be in this condition. Report this Post to the Staff
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