1965-1967 US Special Mint Set Collection, 15 Silver Coins with Original Boxes, 3 Complete Sets
$124.95
Discover a piece of American numismatic history with this exceptional collection of Special Mint Sets from 1965-1967. This comprehensive lot includes three complete U.S. Mint Sets, featuring a total of 15 coins presented in their original Treasury Department packaging from the San Francisco Assay Office. These Special Mint Sets (SMS) were uniquely produced during a transitional period in U.S. coinage history, making them particularly significant to collectors. Each set comes in its original blue presentation box, with the 1967 set distinctively marked with its year seal. These sets contain coins with a special striking quality that falls between business strikes and proof coins, representing a fascinating chapter in U.S. Mint production techniques. The coins feature the superior finish and striking characteristic of SMS pieces from this era, and the complete set offers an excellent opportunity for both seasoned collectors and those interested in historical U.S. coinage to own these distinctive pieces.
COMPLETE SET: Contains three Special Mint Sets from 1965, 1966, and 1967, totaling 15 coins with original U.S. Treasury Department packaging and boxes. Boxes may have wear due to age. Coins could have toning as well.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Special Mint Sets were uniquely produced during 1965-1967 instead of regular proof sets, marking a transitional period in U.S. coinage
SILVER CONTENT: Features 40% silver Kennedy half dollars from each year, representing the transition period of U.S. coinage from silver to clad composition
PRESERVATION: Original mint packaging helps maintain coin condition and collectible value, with coins specially handled during production
COLLECTIBLE VALUE: Complete three-year run of SMS sets, including all denominations from cent to half dollar for each year
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Price: $124.95
(as of Apr 26, 2026 18:33:19 UTC – Details)
Discover a piece of American numismatic history with this exceptional collection of Special Mint Sets from 1965-1967. This comprehensive lot includes three complete U.S. Mint Sets, featuring a total of 15 coins presented in their original Treasury Department packaging from the San Francisco Assay Office. These Special Mint Sets (SMS) were uniquely produced during a transitional period in U.S. coinage history, making them particularly significant to collectors. Each set comes in its original blue presentation box, with the 1967 set distinctively marked with its year seal. These sets contain coins with a special striking quality that falls between business strikes and proof coins, representing a fascinating chapter in U.S. Mint production techniques. The coins feature the superior finish and striking characteristic of SMS pieces from this era, and the complete set offers an excellent opportunity for both seasoned collectors and those interested in historical U.S. coinage to own these distinctive pieces.
COMPLETE SET: Contains three Special Mint Sets from 1965, 1966, and 1967, totaling 15 coins with original U.S. Treasury Department packaging and boxes. Boxes may have wear due to age. Coins could have toning as well.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Special Mint Sets were uniquely produced during 1965-1967 instead of regular proof sets, marking a transitional period in U.S. coinage
SILVER CONTENT: Features 40% silver Kennedy half dollars from each year, representing the transition period of U.S. coinage from silver to clad composition
PRESERVATION: Original mint packaging helps maintain coin condition and collectible value, with coins specially handled during production
COLLECTIBLE VALUE: Complete three-year run of SMS sets, including all denominations from cent to half dollar for each year
