Description: 💥 1966 United States Special Mint Set in Original Packaging 💥 While the Treasury waited to declare the coinage shortage over, the Special Mint Set program was continued for another year. Sales dropped slightly, indicating the collecting public's dissatisfaction with the product. Orders for the 1966 Special Mint Sets were limited to 25 sets per person. About the sets: All of the Special Mint Set coins were struck at San Francisco on old presses obtained from the Ordnance Department, but without an identifying mintmark. In 1966, the initials "FS" (for the designer, Felix Schlag) were added to the obverse of the Nickel. Two Proof Nickels were struck in 1966 (most likely in Philadelphia) and presented to Schlag. Their whereabouts are unknown. Some 1966 Special Mint Sets may contain a very scarce, but spectacular Doubled Die Obverse Half Dollar (examine "IN GOD WE TRUST", Kennedy's chin, nose, ear and eye.). Another very rare Half Dollar is found with the designer's initials (FG) missing on the reverse, due to excessive polishing of the die. Most 1966 SMS coins have a brilliant finish. Cameo surfaces are rare in Nickel and Half Dollar and very rare in Cent, Dime and Quarter. Deep Cameo surfaces are extremely rare (the Cent and Dime may not exist as Deep Cameo). Each set contained five coins: Lincoln Cent, Jefferson Nickel, Roosevelt Dime, Washington Quarter, and Kennedy Half Dollar. Mintage: 2,261,583 sets Original packaging: The coins in Special Mint Sets were housed in a clear plastic holder made of two pieces that snapped together. Each coin was held in place by a raised ring of plastic. A thin sheet of blue plastic, with cutouts for each coin, provided a background. Each holder was placed into a cardboard slipcase. Fast Shipping Via Insured United States Postal Service Mail With Tracking BID/BUY WITH CONFIDENCE AS WE HAVE BEEN SELLING ON EBAY FOR ALMOST 25 YEARS YOUR MONEY BACK IF NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR PURCHASE! We are a full service Bullion Shop located in the city of Bay City, Michigan. - We are open 5 days a week
Price: 24.95 USD
Location: Bay City, Michigan
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Year: 1966
Strike Type: Business
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Certification: U.S. Mint
