Just Bob

There were no Special Mint Sets issued in 1964. Some coins have turned up that look different from regular coins, and these have been called Specimen or SMS coins. The fact is, though that there is no documentation to support the claims that these coins were struck in any way that differs from normal coins. Several theories as to how or why they were made and/or saved have been put forth, but, as I stated earlier, no documentation from the mint has yet been found that supports one position over another.
This subject has been rather contentious on this chat board. If you search "64 SMS" in earlier threads, you will see what I mean.
Here is one such thread:  https://boards.ngccoin.com/topic/425971-1964-kennedy-sms-could-it-be/#comments

There were no Special Mint Sets issued in 1964. Some coins have turned up that look different from regular coins, and these have been called Specimen or SMS coins. The fact is, though that there is no documentation to support the claims that these coins were struck in any way that differs from normal coins. Several theories as to how or why they were made and/or saved have been put forth, but, as I stated earlier, no documentation from the mint has yet been found that supports one position over another.
This subject has been rather contentious on this chat board. If you search "64 SMS" in earlier threads, you will see what I mean.
Here is one such thread:  https://boards.ngccoin.com/topic/425971-1964-kennedy-sms-could-it-be/#comments

If I were in your shoes, before I spent the money for membership, grading fees, shipping and insurance, etc., I would take it to a knowledgeable dealer, or even several dealers, and get a professional opinion.

I like that! 

It's been a long day...

My first new purchase of 2022. In an old "fatty":

I got these pretty ladies in the mail today. Thanks @cactusjack55 
If anyone was considering buying any of the other coins in the collection he inherited buy with confidence. Very easy transaction, fast shipping and packed well. 

That is not a BB-256. It is also not a real dollar. 
I am amazed that you would think that members of a coin chat board would be ignorant about coins.

Excellent attitude. And great advice for any collector branching out into a new area.

Good looking coin, and nice provenance. Looking forward to your pics when the coin comes in.

Excellent attitude. And great advice for any collector branching out into a new area.

Excellent attitude. And great advice for any collector branching out into a new area.

So, what was the weather issue? Floods? Tornados? Earthquakes? 
 

Wow. That could get pricey.

This. 
 
You gave the reasons to choose the half cent yourself. Coinbuf just confirmed them. 
Here is what you wrote:
"Finding good, choice-surface coins with luster can be very tough.  Many coins in AU-MS holders still have micro-granularity or other surface issues." All the more reason to jump on this one, if it meets your criteria for your set.
" It may be easier to find the proof Mercury later (although low mintage), than a choice 1807 half cent." Another good reason to choose the half cent now, and look for the dime later.

This. 
 
You gave the reasons to choose the half cent yourself. Coinbuf just confirmed them. 
Here is what you wrote:
"Finding good, choice-surface coins with luster can be very tough.  Many coins in AU-MS holders still have micro-granularity or other surface issues." All the more reason to jump on this one, if it meets your criteria for your set.
" It may be easier to find the proof Mercury later (although low mintage), than a choice 1807 half cent." Another good reason to choose the half cent now, and look for the dime later.

This. 
 
You gave the reasons to choose the half cent yourself. Coinbuf just confirmed them. 
Here is what you wrote:
"Finding good, choice-surface coins with luster can be very tough.  Many coins in AU-MS holders still have micro-granularity or other surface issues." All the more reason to jump on this one, if it meets your criteria for your set.
" It may be easier to find the proof Mercury later (although low mintage), than a choice 1807 half cent." Another good reason to choose the half cent now, and look for the dime later.

But, only in the Eastern time zone. 

Judging by that beard, you have some wild hairs coming out of you, too. 

But, only in the Eastern time zone. 

But, only in the Eastern time zone. 

But, only in the Eastern time zone. 

29 mm pages
Canadian quarter albums are at the bottom of this page

But, only in the Eastern time zone. 

I filled the final hole in my Carson City Morgan Dollar set today - 1889!