Tuffy512

Thanks again for all your input. I've learned a few things I guess about the coin that i have. I have some other questions about my coin but considering I can't get any clearer pics to load up here, it's best I take it to my local dealer. Although not the rare special strike I once believed, I still feel that there is something unique about this coin. The obverse is struck so deep that it gives reason for pause and further investigation. Thanks all...

Wow! Wasn't expecting such an informative response to my post. But I do thank you all for your honest and professional opinions. Apparently I'm not the novice coiners I thought I was because I understood everything that was commented on my post. And no worries, I never go around fondling coins that I know are valuable, proofs being the obvious. That was my gramps #1 rule but thanks for your concern. The coin was presented to me as just another 50c piece so I handled it in that manner until I realized I may have had something unique in my hand. I have learned from your comments that what I have is probably not the rare SMS coin I had researched due to the impossibilities itself surrounding the history of those coins. But damn sure does fit the bill. My coin carries all from what I can see without a magnifying glass on hand the characteristics of the rare SMS. I would never go through the trouble of creating this forum or the discussion herein if I hadn't done my own research first and believed by the facts I learned that I was possibly holding the real deal. I apologize for the pics but I am not able to load up pics from my files and was only able to snap a photo for you all. The better pics in my files will get posted as soon as I figure out how. Definetly a novice techy. So I guess my question now is...what am I holding here? This coin has all the features described of the '64 SMS- Little if any signs of circulation. And not that I plan to sell, but what kind of value does this have.? Thanks again you all for your insight

I'm far from a professional of coin grading or even collecting, but do know a few things about coins that I learned from my Grandpa when I was younger. From a novice coiners standpoint, and after researching countless web sites and videos, I believe that I may just have one of these rare coins. The heavy strike on the obverse grabbed my attention instantly after I felt it in my fingers. Never felt a coin with such a deep strike and sharp edge to it, outside of a proof coin that is. So anyone with any knowledge to share on this topic, I would appreciate

I believe I may have one of these coins.