Don't forget that these were discovered in the mint director's collection when she passed away. There is also one example that has been found that didn't have the "tear drop 4". Blows my mind that the mint director blames the coin collecting community for the coin shortage then takes away mint marks. In the meantime she is pumping out special strike coins and putting them in her collection.
I always enjoy watching your channel. You're always throual and I'm not scratching my head afterwards with more questions than I had before I searched. Thank you!
Great you acknowledge the edge I commented on coinhelpu's video where I believe there should be more images shown about this as its a big indicator of this 1964 sms half dollar. The more you can show and acknowledge about identifying such a coin should be out there so people aren't saying they have one without all identifying indicators of such coins. 👍
Hi Blue ridge. I am a subscriber and I enjoy all you videos and the last year I learn a lot from you. Thank you for your dedication to all of us. Aspassia A. New Jersey
I don't think there were a billion of the 1964 Kennedy half dollars although it might seem so, there were about 430 million of them minted, which is about half a billion. Love your channel Thanks
Their are around 30-50 1964 SMS quarters, which would mean the penny, the nickel, the dime, the quarter and the half dollar all would have the same amount. Im sure some are lost or destroyed but still their is a lot unaccounted for and havent shown up.
I just picked up one of these, I’m comparing Two coins and ONE of them is Really prominent next to the other. WOW! I’m SO happy I watched this video! Idve Never known
Hey Shaun I really think I have the 1964 Kennnedy Half . It’s in a plastic holder , I bought years ago because it s my Birth year. But I’m very new to this hobby. Because of you’re videos, I have found ,I think a lot of coins! From 1 5 gallon water jug. And a couple of coins I bought at a second hand store. Should I take thiscoin out of plastic? To put under my new coin scope??
The actual story is, there was a shortage of coins in the 60s due to hoarding, so the mint was to remove silver from coins starting in 1965. Also, to curtail hoarding, they would remove all mint marks from coins, even though all three mints produced coins from 1965-1967. The SMS was produced to allow the Philadelphia mint to produce more business strikes instead of tying up presses for the slow process of proof striking. So a dozen sets were created, and at one time were the possession of one collector. They eventually got broken up and sold off. But no, you're not going to find one of these in loose change or at the table at the local show's bargain bin. People knew these were special for a while now...
i just found your video. I think i have one. I have two other 1964 silver dollars to compare to. It looks far more brilliant in appearance. The strike looks way more clear. The silver pops out more. Details much more clear. How do I found out for sure?
Does the top of the ear look different to you? It seems more detailed than the business strike in the side by side photos. AWESOME news for another rare coin!
After watching your video on the 1964 JFK silver half dollar. I believe I have one very similar to the one you have been talking about.i will send you pictures of my coin
I'm pretty sure I have this, just checked my 64 it has the neck lines u mentioned also sharp edges the 4 had the extra in the cross part also w appear doubled on top,I wanted to tell u thank you for making this video sharing those important details 💪👏,this is definitely going to pcgs now I knew it's a looker of a coin but the sms experiment who knew they r a variety 🤩
Whoops!🎈 😎. I’m ready now to go! Kennedy 1964 how about that 12 examples even, this is very new to me .Nice Info. I like it & looking right at the coin, good camera shot. Thank You BlueRidgeSilverhound! 🎈👍👍🎈👍V
haha...speaking of SMS, somebody had a two page advert in coinworld this week for 1965-67 SMS sets for ONLY $160!!! what a bargain! the 1966 set is ONLY $145...pass me my straightjacket and checkbook...
I really believe I have an experimental 1964 Kennedy! I never have the golden goose ... lol, but I after hours of comparison to your example and studying my coin, I do believe it’s the same. Where would you recommend I go from here?
I Shaun... I love your channel, I learned a lot about US coins... I collected a couple coins since last 17 years... I think I have one very similar, looks like pink color mix w/brown have errors that you mentioned on this video, is different than the other I have. Also have other error on the bottom of the "I". I would like to have your opinion like expert. Thank you and Happy New Year.
I have such a coin. It was in circulation. Fortunately, the time is quite short, as you can see on it, but it is not battered. Personally, I think it's the most beautiful American circulation coin of the twentieth century. The more I learn about it, the more closely I look at it. I'm seeing more and more anomalies on it and I'm starting to wonder if it's worth sending it for a professional assessment and risking unnecessary expenditure of money because it seemed to me something. U.S. coins are a difficult subject for an amateur from Europe.
I have a set of 1964 coins including the half dollar my parents bought a proof set for each of us the year we were born, Blessed me. Where should I bring it to have it appraised
Enjoy watching your informative videos. Still so much to learn on your channel. Thank you for digging in for knowledge on such coins. I think I may have one of the 1964, 1976 , 1977, 1980, etc.
Yes - they refer to them as “ rays “ And the “ accented “ hair that ( supposedly Jackie O ) did not approve of and asked to have changed . ( look It up )
I picked up a roll a week ago. I couldn't believe what I was seeing in the middle of a 72 coin was a letter 2.. it looked like what they call a sm. Date number two. After looking at it underling a microscope, it's so clear I have heard some strange things come out of the mint, have you ever heard of anything like this? Where do I go to have this checked maybe a new rare error?
I have two of these with the lines under his ear and on his neck and they match the ones on my 66 67 SMS sets also the markings on the 4 and the doubling on the W I’ve never known that was anything special about them until I just watched this video I had noticed a long time ago that they had those lines on the neck and cheek just like the 66 and 67 but thought that’s how they all were
Hey Blue Ridge. Your videos have been very helpful.. definitely a useful resource. Only been collecting for a few month's but i gotta say, when the bug bit I was all in. And I Still am. Ive been to like 200 banks coin roll hunting. ANYWAYS. Still very much a rookie I've gotta question for you. The brown hue around the edges of the obverse...? I have a 1971 (0% silver..examined edge and weighed) that's covered entirely in this cool brownish-red hue...So..what is it called? (If its called anything) Is it a good thing? Is it a natural process?... or did it spend most of its life at the bottom of a septic tank? And for the record. I not asking If the coin is worth anything. I know it's not. I'm just here for the knowledge buddy. So if its the ladder and I should go wash my hands. Id appreciate the heads-up.. Cheers..
I got a 1964 D and it has the file marks under his ear the whole strike is extremely sharp I would grade it pretty high it has a few light scratches but nothing bad like it was in a roll maybe once or twice almost looks new
Please help me I don't know where to go or what to do I'm a 76-year-old lady who would like to find out if this coin is valuable or not as I say I have two that are identical one's in better shape than the other but they're both the same
Nancy look at the 4 in 1964 the leg going down vertical the bottom will look different pull up a 1964 experimental coin and look at the 4 and their will be lesions side of face behind the ear the front edge of the coin will be sharp were it was stamped hard fill of it
I have a coin just like that 👍 my Dad ,got it for me when I was born 👍 and I still have it looks great where could I take it to see how much it's worth it's in very good condition and it looks brand new and shiny so where could I take it and not get ripped off I would love to no
Hello. I have a similar proof like 64 quarter with the CNC cut lines down Kennedy's neck. Very nice coin. Part of an inheritance from my grandfather, who was a co-founder of a local bank. Needless to say he picked special coins for his personal collection. How do I research this quarter? Thank you, Kenny
I was born June 11th 1964. A woman that I met gave me one for my birthday. This point has not been processed through people at all. It's excellent condition. What could you tell me to be able to get it checked where? Thank you for your help I appreciate you very much.
I'm sending one off to PGS. I'm sure it's at least an accented hair. But compared to any other coin I've ever seen. The reflection given off is really cool. I'm hoping it grades at least 63 or 64 accented hair. If it comes back as one of these. I'll be happy! But I doubt it. Like I said I'm sending it to be graded cause I'm pretty sure it's an accented hair at least.
I have one kinda looks like the one on the right, it kinda looks like a mirror coin but not gonna say it's proof because that is a big word to say, and it has a lot of micro skratches, thoug it doesn't have that double strike thing. well I really wish if it was an SMS coin, not to sell it, but to have something kinda special 😊
Tenho uma moeda ano 1967 Half Dollar.Havendo interesse fornecerem foto. Disponível para venda pela melhor oferta. Tenho ainda, uma moeda de One Dollar, "P", ano 2000, da nativa norte-a americana.
Hello! Please, I would like to know if you could give your opinion on a 1964 Kennedy half dollar that apparently has the characteristics of an SMS. If you like, I'll be sending you pictures. Thank you. Greetings.
Great Video thank you very much.. I recently inherited a coin collection from my grand Dad and there is a Half dollar on a Necklace set and it has very sharp edges and and the little teardrop underneath the 4. Who would i send pictures to to verify the coin due to me living in Germany..
I do have one MS 70 QQOR. It's a unique coin, the surface is textured, when you get close ups on it, it almost like a pitting. It's rough & smooth. But, when you photo it, it can look perfectly like a regular cameo or like crap. It's very unique. On mine it has 2 die bumps under the four. One is very clear, the other falls into to the texture of the finish. Hard to explain. Very difficult to photo because, they all come out looking different!
Sean,I've followed yr coin blog n yr knowledge of coins r very extensive. I am needing yr advise as to send a coin in my possession for grading. I've a 1965 KENNEDY half dr without mint mark n in very good condition. I hear a lot of PCGS grading can u advise me how do I go about getting my coin appraise? Thk U, hoping u.will acknowledge my request. Albert
I know its true because I have one w/all diagnostics. I may also have a nickel. Can you please tell me where can I get the diagnostics for the nickel. I have the square/sharp rim and the finish but there has to be more. I can not be that lucky..... can I ??
Have a 64 Kennedy half dollar that came in a special release 1991 americana series that has all three diagnostic points lines under ear on neck doubling on w and dietary on 4 in set looks uncirclelated not opened
Don't forget that these were discovered in the mint director's collection when she passed away. There is also one example that has been found that didn't have the "tear drop 4".
Blows my mind that the mint director blames the coin collecting community for the coin shortage then takes away mint marks. In the meantime she is pumping out special strike coins and putting them in her collection.
I always enjoy watching your channel. You're always throual and I'm not scratching my head afterwards with more questions than I had before I searched. Thank you!
I just found two of these!
I own 3 of these sms Kennedy's.
Very cool, great info as always. Thank you BlueRidge!😊
Another really cool video man. I'm gonna search all my '64's for this one. Thanks for the info.
Great you acknowledge the edge I commented on coinhelpu's video where I believe there should be more images shown about this as its a big indicator of this 1964 sms half dollar. The more you can show and acknowledge about identifying such a coin should be out there so people aren't saying they have one without all identifying indicators of such coins. 👍
Ok maybe I don't have one. Lol
Hi Blue ridge.
I am a subscriber and I enjoy all you videos and the last year I learn a lot from you.
Thank you for your dedication to all of us.
Aspassia A.
New Jersey
I don't think there were a billion of the 1964 Kennedy half dollars although it might seem so, there were about 430 million of them minted, which is about half a billion. Love your channel Thanks
Their are around 30-50 1964 SMS quarters, which would mean the penny, the nickel, the dime, the quarter and the half dollar all would have the same amount. Im sure some are lost or destroyed but still their is a lot unaccounted for and havent shown up.
Interesting, never knew. No I have to look at the ones I got. Thanks for the Intel. 😎
I got a pointy chin 2008 Lincoln cent...and its almost a spike !! Keep 'em coming, blue ridge. !!!
I just picked up one of these, I’m comparing Two coins and ONE of them is Really prominent next to the other. WOW! I’m SO happy I watched this video! Idve Never known
Never heard of this type thank you 😊
Hey Shaun I really think I have the 1964 Kennnedy Half . It’s in a plastic holder , I bought years ago because it s my Birth year. But I’m very new to this hobby. Because of you’re videos, I have found ,I think a lot of coins! From 1 5 gallon water jug. And a couple of coins I bought at a second hand store. Should I take thiscoin out of plastic? To put under my new coin scope??
The coin you show I have it in thailand The rice was so high that he couldn't believe his eye ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The actual story is, there was a shortage of coins in the 60s due to hoarding, so the mint was to remove silver from coins starting in 1965. Also, to curtail hoarding, they would remove all mint marks from coins, even though all three mints produced coins from 1965-1967. The SMS was produced to allow the Philadelphia mint to produce more business strikes instead of tying up presses for the slow process of proof striking. So a dozen sets were created, and at one time were the possession of one collector. They eventually got broken up and sold off. But no, you're not going to find one of these in loose change or at the table at the local show's bargain bin. People knew these were special for a while now...
Ty Silverhound for the learning experience here an awesome channel.....Louie
Sounds like someone from the mint got out with a handful of those 64 experimentals.Thanks for the info i will be checking mine
4 extra stars between the eagles head and Wings 💸
Interesting video as always. Thanks for the share. All the Best ~ Shirl
Thank you for your information. Where do I go for a diagnosis?
I got one number corn 1964 half-a-dollar cool.
The 64 SMS MS 69 coin was sold on 5/5/2004 according to PCGS. It was sold on a bad day. It only went for 9,500. PCGS value was $200,000.
i would like to show you some pics i have of my 1964 silver coin.I love your videos. thanks for your knowledge
Great, nice to know, somehow I miss this video, I think I was on Vacation!!
I have 6 of them, Yehaw!
i believe i have one
i just found your video. I think i have one. I have two other 1964 silver dollars to compare to. It looks far more brilliant in appearance. The strike looks way more clear. The silver pops out more. Details much more clear. How do I found out for sure?
Hi ,yes I have one half dollar 1964 in good condition
, thank you very much for all the information you always help
Thank you Shaun.
Does the top of the ear look different to you? It seems more detailed than the business strike in the side by side photos.
AWESOME news for another rare coin!
After watching your video on the 1964 JFK silver half dollar. I believe I have one very similar to the one you have been talking about.i will send you pictures of my coin
Great video Blue I spent loads of dough to find one of these!!
I'm pretty sure I have this, just checked my 64 it has the neck lines u mentioned also sharp edges the 4 had the extra in the cross part also w appear doubled on top,I wanted to tell u thank you for making this video sharing those important details 💪👏,this is definitely going to pcgs now I knew it's a looker of a coin but the sms experiment who knew they r a variety 🤩
Another terrific video, thank you Shaun
I have a 1965 yellow.kennedy and a rainbow looking Kennedy half dollar but I don't know if that is what you call it
Thanks I have one
I think I might have this
Whoops!🎈 😎. I’m ready now to go! Kennedy 1964 how about that 12 examples even, this is very new to me .Nice Info. I like it & looking right at the coin, good camera shot. Thank You BlueRidgeSilverhound! 🎈👍👍🎈👍V
haha...speaking of SMS, somebody had a two page advert in coinworld this week for 1965-67 SMS sets for ONLY $160!!!
what a bargain!
the 1966 set is ONLY $145...pass me my straightjacket and checkbook...
Nice!
I really believe I have an experimental 1964 Kennedy! I never have the golden goose ... lol, but I after hours of comparison to your example and studying my coin, I do believe it’s the same. Where would you recommend I go from here?
I’ve got one Too! I need to get mind Appraised and Sell this B!
I also have a 64 struck on a 65 Blanchard
I got two with the letter D
1964 with the letter D in the back
I have. Meny of. Them Two is golden fillet with gold stamps
What is a Kennedy half dollar that has a sparkly finish on the field areas even on the devices a little bit
I got two rolls today and ended up with 18 bicentennial anything I should look for?
I Shaun... I love your channel, I learned a lot about US coins...
I collected a couple coins since last 17 years...
I think I have one very similar, looks like pink color mix w/brown have errors that you mentioned on this video, is different than the other I have. Also have other error on the bottom of the "I".
I would like to have your opinion like expert.
Thank you and Happy New Year.
I have such a coin. It was in circulation. Fortunately, the time is quite short, as you can see on it, but it is not battered. Personally, I think it's the most beautiful American circulation coin of the twentieth century. The more I learn about it, the more closely I look at it. I'm seeing more and more anomalies on it and I'm starting to wonder if it's worth sending it for a professional assessment and risking unnecessary expenditure of money because it seemed to me something. U.S. coins are a difficult subject for an amateur from Europe.
I have a set of 1964 coins including the half dollar my parents bought a proof set for each of us the year we were born, Blessed me. Where should I bring it to have it appraised
I have a 1967Kennedy half dollar that weighs 11.3 g
😢I have a 1964 and a 1967 I was in the States in 1971 my auntie worked in a bank and always said keep these safe
I have a 64 half dollars error star
Why didn't the mint catch the error?
Why don't it
What's the value of a function to get a good coin worth it to you when you get it's value of the coin worth it is a 1989 hafe dallor coin
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing the information.
I have a 1964 Kennedy and the e in we is closed and is a B and the U in trust is larger than the rest of the letters and the T has a hook on it
Enjoy watching your informative videos. Still so much to learn on your channel.
Thank you for digging in for knowledge on such coins.
I think I may have one of the 1964, 1976 , 1977, 1980, etc.
If I’m not mistaken I think there’s three or four stars on reverse side where the line does not go through them
Yes - they refer to them as “ rays “
And the “ accented “ hair that
( supposedly Jackie O ) did not approve of and asked to have changed . ( look
It up )
I have a Kennedy half dollar that only weighs like 10.6 grams...could it be valuable?
Where can one find a business strike Kennedy at? 1965-1967?
I picked up a roll a week ago. I couldn't believe what I was seeing in the middle of a 72 coin was a letter 2.. it looked like what they call a sm. Date number two. After looking at it underling a microscope, it's so clear I have heard some strange things come out of the mint, have you ever heard of anything like this? Where do I go to have this checked maybe a new rare error?
I have one of these 1964 and all the other coins to match same date still in the plastic from the Philadelphia mint
I have two of these with the lines under his ear and on his neck and they match the ones on my 66 67 SMS sets also the markings on the 4 and the doubling on the W I’ve never known that was anything special about them until I just watched this video I had noticed a long time ago that they had those lines on the neck and cheek just like the 66 and 67 but thought that’s how they all were
Hey Blue Ridge. Your videos have been very helpful.. definitely a useful resource. Only been collecting for a few month's but i gotta say, when the bug bit I was all in. And I Still am. Ive been to like 200 banks coin roll hunting. ANYWAYS. Still very much a rookie I've gotta question for you. The brown hue around the edges of the obverse...? I have a 1971 (0% silver..examined edge and weighed) that's covered entirely in this cool brownish-red hue...So..what is it called? (If its called anything) Is it a good thing? Is it a natural process?... or did it spend most of its life at the bottom of a septic tank?
And for the record. I not asking If the coin is worth anything. I know it's not. I'm just here for the knowledge buddy. So if its the ladder and I should go wash my hands. Id appreciate the heads-up.. Cheers..
I got a 1964 D and it has the file marks under his ear the whole strike is extremely sharp I would grade it pretty high it has a few light scratches but nothing bad like it was in a roll maybe once or twice almost looks new
Thank you
May 25-2021. Thanks, I'm going to find one
Please help me I don't know where to go or what to do
I'm a 76-year-old lady who would like to find out if this coin is valuable or not as I say I have two that are identical one's in better shape than the other but they're both the same
Nancy look at the 4 in 1964 the leg going down vertical the bottom will look different pull up a 1964 experimental coin and look at the 4 and their will be lesions side of face behind the ear the front edge of the coin will be sharp were it was stamped hard fill of it
Thanks for another great video. I will check the few I have 👍
Hi Raeina Ngatuakana here I have 4 Kennedy half dollar's from1964 to 1965 1966and 1967
I have a coin just like that 👍 my Dad ,got it for me when I was born 👍 and I still have it looks great where could I take it to see how much it's worth it's in very good condition and it looks brand new and shiny so where could I take it and not get ripped off I would love to no
Hello. I have a similar proof like 64 quarter with the CNC cut lines down Kennedy's neck. Very nice coin. Part of an inheritance from my grandfather, who was a co-founder of a local bank. Needless to say he picked special coins for his personal collection. How do I research this quarter? Thank you, Kenny
I was born June 11th 1964. A woman that I met gave me one for my birthday. This point has not been processed through people at all. It's excellent condition. What could you tell me to be able to get it checked where? Thank you for your help I appreciate you very much.
I have one of those uncirculated the Kennedy half dollar who do I get a hold of to sell it
I have a 19 67 Kennedy half dollar that weighs 11.3 g what should I do with it
I'm sending one off to PGS. I'm sure it's at least an accented hair. But compared to any other coin I've ever seen. The reflection given off is really cool. I'm hoping it grades at least 63 or 64 accented hair. If it comes back as one of these. I'll be happy! But I doubt it. Like I said I'm sending it to be graded cause I'm pretty sure it's an accented hair at least.
Yeah 1964 SMS rare, yeah I know that thx
I have a 1970 U S PROVE SET
THE half dollar has a double stamp on the WE TRUST.
I have one kinda looks like the one on the right, it kinda looks like a mirror coin but not gonna say it's proof because that is a big word to say, and it has a lot of micro skratches, thoug it doesn't have that double strike thing. well I really wish if it was an SMS coin, not to sell it, but to have something kinda special 😊
I have one
Wasn't there more on the reverse on this SMS coin? Line break in the between 2 stars? Plus. A straight "G" no flag?
Hey man I got one of these should I keep it or sell it
You should grade it.
Tenho uma moeda ano 1967 Half Dollar.Havendo interesse fornecerem foto. Disponível para venda pela melhor oferta.
Tenho ainda, uma moeda de One Dollar, "P", ano 2000, da nativa norte-a americana.
I have one
I think I have this mint set
Hello! Please, I would like to know if you could give your opinion on a 1964 Kennedy half dollar that apparently has the characteristics of an SMS. If you like, I'll be sending you pictures. Thank you. Greetings.
Is the finger print a marker or will it wipe off? 1964 proof specimen.
Great Video thank you very much.. I recently inherited a coin collection from my grand Dad and there is a Half dollar on a Necklace set and it has very sharp edges and and the little teardrop underneath the 4. Who would i send pictures to to verify the coin due to me living in Germany..
I have one 1964 Kennedy half dollar doubling reverse.
I'm sitting here looking at the identical coin that you're talking about the the half dollar 1964 Kennedy
Do you have it graded
Is it graded
pretty sure I have one of these it is a beautiful coin
I think I have that coin the 64 Kennedy half just mentioned and I want to sell it what's the best way to sell
I do have one MS 70 QQOR. It's a unique coin, the surface is textured, when you get close ups on it, it almost like a pitting. It's rough & smooth. But, when you photo it, it can look perfectly like a regular cameo or like crap.
It's very unique. On mine it has 2 die bumps under the four. One is very clear, the other falls into to the texture of the finish.
Hard to explain. Very difficult to photo because, they all come out looking different!
You had it graded at ms70 or ur just saying it is that?
If I got it how do I not get ripped off & get what it's really worth I got it from my mother that just went to heaven on Feb 13 2020
I recently found a 1978 dark green complete DDR Kennedy Half. I’ll send you a pic Blueridge you can maybe help me decide if it goes to PCGS this week
Sean,I've followed yr coin blog n yr knowledge of coins r very extensive. I am needing yr advise
as to send a coin in my possession for grading. I've a 1965 KENNEDY half dr without mint mark
n in very good condition. I hear a lot of PCGS grading can u advise me how do I go about getting
my coin appraise? Thk U, hoping u.will acknowledge my request. Albert
Do all them have a tear drop at 4
I have it
I have a 1964 and 1967 for over 50 years but I live in England
If I do have it out appreciate it because I passed all of your tests in your video and I believe I have one
Love yr vidios...TY ...if got 2 of these...idk thoe if it's the one...I'll ck... look at again
I know its true because I have one w/all diagnostics. I may also have a nickel. Can you please tell me where can I get the diagnostics for the nickel. I have the square/sharp rim and the finish but there has to be more. I can not be that lucky..... can I ??
Have a 64 Kennedy half dollar that came in a special release 1991 americana series that has all three diagnostic points lines under ear on neck doubling on w and dietary on 4 in set looks uncirclelated not opened