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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ranchhand, post: 561428, member: 2622&quot;]SMS sets where not handled like proofs, that is why the majority of them have bag marks, weak strikes, etc.</p><p>the planchets where not polished, and the dies where more heavily used between cleanings. Its very possible that the coins where handled in packaging... so that could very well be a mint employees fingerprint.</p><p><br /></p><p>The history of that period is very interesting IMO, coin collectors being blamed for coin shortages, etc. Others have documented it much better than I <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>Rick Tomaska has some books out about the proof and SMS coins of the 50-70, its an awesome book with tons of information. I purchased a used hard cover copy of the book in GREAT condition for $3 on amazon!</p><p><br /></p><p>Also; SMS coins with cameo, even DEEP cameo can be found and are VERY rare and VERY expensive <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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