SMS quarters

What does it mean when a quarter is "SMS" graded by NGC? I searched online, but all I got was SMS messaging rates lol. It's dated 1965 if that makes any difference.

 

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The Mint did not produce any Proof Sets for the years 1965-1967. Instead, they issued the Special Mint Sets.

Chris

 

Thanks, cpm. Is it the same quality of a proof with just a different name? Or is it of a lesser quality?

 

They are more like the Uncirculated Mint Sets, but there are PL coins that have come from the SMS.

Chris

 

No. They were made on highly polished planchets, but not proof planchets. They lack the mirror shine, and sharp relief that a proof has.

 

Chris, it's true that a 67 SMS is the hardest tofind? (Trying to buy another set and having trouble)

 

I know where you can get one for $16.

 

Numis, you talking about Harlan J. Berk? (stating that because it's $10 and $6 for shipping?)..unless I was buying many I doubt I would spend that much.

 

As you can see, I didn't have any trouble finding them. edited

Chris

Sorry about that, Doug. I wasn't thinking.

Chris

 

yea Chris...that 12 is a good start

 

SMS's are essentially mint set coins struck by proof dies.

This same process was used for later mint sets except few of the dies were processed like proofs.

 

1967 SMS $12 everyday...

 

If you follow any of my posts at all, you would know Ibuy only locally near me and not from the net.

The price is $16, plus postage. I can give you the link and you can decide.

http://www.blackjackmorgan.com/cgi/blackjack.cgi?category_id=8

 

Yes they do. I didn't mean to infer there wasn't CAMs and DCAMs in the SMS.

 

I got:
a 1965 SMS Set- $8
a 1966 SMS Set- $8
a 1967 SMS Set- $10

 

Remember when you guys discuss price to realize most of these sets have already been viewed by dealers. You get what you pay for.

 

How much would a 1965 quarter from a SMS cost? It's graded ms66, but doesn't seem to be a cameo. Thanks for all the help guys!

 

$25-$30 depending on TPG.