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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Jim Johns, post: 2412112, member: 78172&quot;]&quot;The 1964 SMS coins are unknown even to many seasoned numismatists,” said Huber. “They have a surface texture unlike any other U.S. coins. There are more mysteries posed than facts known about them.”</p><p><br /></p><p>All five denominations show dies that are extensively and haphazardly polished, apparently an intentional texture created by the Mint. The coins show little of the reflectivity of proofs, being rather satiny in appearance, but their squared-off rims, incredible strike sharpness, and excellent preservation identify them as coins that were created and preserved for some special purpose, Huber said.</p><p><br /></p><p>- See more at: <a href="http://www.numismaticnews.net/article/1964-sms-goes-for-151200#.dpuf" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.numismaticnews.net/article/1964-sms-goes-for-151200#.dpuf" rel="nofollow">http://www.numismaticnews.net/artic...151200#.dpuf</a>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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