1964 sms cents

[Rogerwheat]

Hi to all copper hoarders I have been collecting error and rare varieties for about 11 yrs but coins over all 25 yrs on and off. Right know I have been spending a lot of time searching Wheat and Lincoln cents. After reading about sms coins went through some old coin boxes I had received when I was in grade school back in Ill. class of 69 but I'AM that old. Low and be hold I found 2 full sets 1964,1967 in old snap tight holders I have been researching them to see if they are authentic like in Wexler and Flynn reference book on Lincoln Cents. Will have pic. posted at a later date. hope for some feed back can't get a handle on these coins are they business strikes or the real deal$. Roger

[DCW]

To my knowledge, all of the '64 sms coins came out of the estate of former mint director , Eva Adams.
There are perhaps a dozen known (+/- a few) for each denomination. They are thought to be experimental strikes for the upcoming sms of 65-67. I owned one a few years ago, a 1964 sms Roosevelt dime. It had a razor sharp strike, displayed squared rims and heavy, heavy die polishing.
You probably have some sharp business strikes.

[Maineman750]

Welcome to the forum...and pics are always a plus !

[Peter]

Welcome to the Forum! Try using the search function in the menu items above to look at past threads if you are looking for information on a particular subject, coin or in getting help on identifying a die variety.

[jcuve]

Welcome to the forum!
Odds are, as noted, they are business strikes (not SMS). Especially the 1964.

[WaterSport]

Welcome! PCGS did a special article on 64 SMS coins here:

WS

http://www.pcgs.com/News/1964-Special-Mint-Set-Coins

[simonm]

Welcome to the forum, enjoy your stay!