1964 sms penny

Does anyone know if this could be a special mint penny?been looking at Google tryinf to find out but still not sure

 

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IMO it appears to be a normal business strike. Welcome to Cointalk
Dave

 

No - that's not one of them.

 

OMG NO.

 

SMS coins were minted using special dies. They produced coins that almost have a proof-like look to them, but are not much better than business strikes. Your coin has obviously been circulated, and the chance of any SMS coin getting into circulation is very, very small. Below is a photo of what a real 1964 SMS cent looks like.

 

Thanks. Im new to looking for error coins. I've always saved old coins and foreign coins but just just started looking for error coins and rare coins. Thank you for the help I'm just trying to learn

 

Looking for error coins, huh? We almost never hear that here.

 

Just an ordinary cent... Good luck in your coin searches.

 

297"]Just an ordinary cent... Good luck in your coin searches.[/QUOTE]thank you! I'm gonna keep searching.I really enjoy looking for interesting coins. Just ordered a new scale and magnifying glass

 

Very good. Unfortunately, we see lots of folks only wanting to know if they've struck it rich, and is why such questions often catch flak. Everyone has to start somewhere, but if you make a sincere effort the membership will see and will surely be willing to help.

Welcome to the forum.

 

I don't think ill strike it rich any day soon haha I'm gonna keep at it. I like looking for coins hopefully ill find some cool stuff. I did find a cud error today wich is the first error coin I've ever found

 

Please post pics!

 

For an ordinary cent, it's in good shape. Keep it and put it in flip...Spark