1964 sms set

I got this old set in a "us mint snap case" I started to take a look closer. 1st pic my penny Second is an example of a sms. Clear 18 steps on reverse. 5 cent sms on pcgs Web site states only sms 5 cents has stairs on the outer side of building and squiggly lines in the small box's next to the dome, I know it's a long shot but check them out. Much diff from the proofs I have. . Does anyone know of die markers?

 

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Failed to mention they uncirculated. Here is a pic of the back of the cent

 

Die Marker: Extreme Die Polish.

 

And your coins look like proofs to me.

 

Here they are next to proof coins and next to sms 1966 /67

 

SMS sets were produced only in '65, '66 and '67, not in '64.

 

Sorry not true. 1964 sms sets are being certified by pcgs. They are thought to be prototypes of 1965 sms

 

Well, with only about 20-22 sets known to exist, the odds are against you, I must say.

 

From PCGS' coin facts page:

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

 

No one will be able to tell you anything from any of those images.

 

A quick question. Does anyone know if the 64 SMS quarter had the Type A or Type B reverse (or even the Type C for that matter)?

 

Good question. If it did happen to be a A or C, that could narrow down the possibilities. You would know it isn't a proof strike.

 

You are aware that the plastic case the 1964 set is in is not a mint product? It looks like a Capitol holder in which someone not affiliated with the mint filled up with 1964 dated coins.........either proof or uncirculated.

 

The Washington's have the Type A Reverse.
All three that are on the PCGSCoinFacts Website share the exact same circular die scratches between the last fold in Washingtons Hair and the ribbon.

At first glance, I thought the coin I had pulled up had a severe scratch. BUT, the same scratch appears on all three coins.

The Kennedy SMS Coins has a little die chip off the 4 in the date in addition to die scratches from polishing.

None could ever be mistaken for a proof as the proof of the era had mirrored/flat fields. The SMS coins all have the crisp strike of a proof but with visible die scratches from polishing in the fields. These are unmistakable.

 

Some people are not aware of this but it's still a very important item to remember.

 

Thanks all. Quarter is Def type b reverse. thanks for all the info