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Message:: [QUOTE="19Lyds, post: 1390488, member: 15929"]That was then and this is now. Ideas, thoughts and opinions do change as new information and "out of the box" thinking gets presented. Everybody, including myself, simply accepts the "conclusion" that these were from SMS Mints sets since its easy to get the mind wrapped around. However, it may not be the case regarding these coins as there is simply no clear cut documentation or backup sources to validate the claims. Website after website will simply continue to repeat what they've heard or read without clear validation. Yes, we turn to the TPG's for guidance but, TPG's are "grading services" that adapt their programs toward popular "trends" and "accepted" assumptions. Those trends and assumptions may or may not be based in fact. I know that Caleb and his Dad have a deep understanding about Kennedy Half Dollars and if they are going to go outside the box, then I'll support them based upon their collective knowledge which is far more than what I currently possess. The entire point being, the US Mint never issued a 1964 Special Mint Set. Exactly like the US Mint never Issued SMS Eisenhower Dollars although Prototype coins with "Special Stikes" do in fact exist.[/QUOTE]