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The 1965 SMS Kennedy Half Dollar marked the beginning of a very unique series of U.S Mint sets. In the early 1960s, a coin shortage caused a pause in the production of the annual Proof Sets. From 1965-1967 the Mint released the Special Mint Set instead to satisfy collectors. Order this special Kennedy Half Dollar from Bullion Shark today!
The coins in this Special Mint Set were struck at the San Francisco Mint. These coins were produced with special polished dies which resulted in a higher quality finish than what was seen on uncirculated coins! Interestingly, all of the Special Mint Set coins were struck on presses obtained from the Ordinance Department, but without a mintmark. They could only be identified from these sets!
These 1965 SMS Kennedy Half Dollars were minted in 40% silver and have a special finish unlike the circulated coins. This coin in particular is in GEM Uncirculated condition, which means if they were sent in for grading they would be at least MS65 condition! 2,300,000 1965 SMS Kennedy Half Dollars were minted, which is a tiny fraction compared to the hundreds of millions minted in 1964. Add this low mintage rarity to your collection today!
Why Collect The 1965 SMS Kennedy Half Dollar?
- This coin was part of the 1965 Special Mint Set.
- This coin is 40% silver, not clad.
- These are in GEM Uncirculated condition, meaning they could all grade at least MS65!
- The SMS mintages were much more limited than the circulated coins, making these Kennedy half dollars much rarer than the others minted in 1965!
- These coins have the SMS finish and stand out compared to their circulated counterparts!
1965 SMS Kennedy Half Dollar Coin Details:
Designer: Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro
Edge: 150 Reeds
Diameter: 30.61 millimeters
Weight: 11.50 grams
Mintage: 2,300,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 40% Silver, 60% Copper
Mintage: 2,300,000
Finish and History: In 1965, the U.S. Mint experimented with different finishes for coins, and the SMS coins were part of that experimentation.
The SMS coins were produced with a special minting process that gave them a distinct appearance, often characterized by a sharper strike and more defined details compared to regular circulation strikes. These coins were initially intended for collectors and were not released into circulation.
Since they were not widely circulated, 1965 SMS Kennedy half dollars are relatively scarce compared to other Kennedy half dollars from subsequent years. Their value can vary depending on their condition and any potential collector demand.
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