Description: 1965 United States Special Mint Set The 1965 U.S. Special Mint Set is a unique and rare collection of high-quality Uncirculated coins, produced during a period of coin shortages and changes in U.S. Mint operations. Unlike standard Proof Sets, this set was created to provide collectors with a special finish due to the coin shortage of the mid-1960s. Set Includes: Kennedy Half Dollar – Made of 40% silver (a departure from the traditional 90% silver half dollars). Washington Quarter – Copper-Nickel composition. Roosevelt Dime – Copper-Nickel composition. Jefferson Nickel – Copper-Nickel composition. Lincoln Cent – Copper composition. Each coin is struck with specially polished dies, giving them a bright and shiny appearance, though not as mirrorlike as Proof coins. Key Features: Mintage of only 2.36 million sets: A relatively low number makes this set highly collectible. No Mintmark: Coins were produced at the San Francisco Mint, but due to the unique nature of these sets, they bear no mintmark. Struck with Special Dies: These coins were given a unique, high-quality finish, bright and shiny, though not as reflective as Proof coins. Original Packaging: The set comes in flat pliofilm packs, with a blue and silver disk marking it as a Special Mint Set. America in 1965: Malcolm X was tragically assassinated. The St. Louis Arch was completed, becoming a symbol of the city. Astronaut Edward White performed the first American spacewalk. Medicare was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson, marking a significant moment in American social policy. World in 1965: Vietnam War escalated, with the U.S. increasing its involvement. Despite its unique nature, the 1965 Special Mint Set did not have the public reception that the U.S. Mint had hoped for. Sales were slow due to the higher price tag and the public's lukewarm response to the special finish. However, this set remains an important piece of U.S. coinage history, offering a rare glimpse into the Mint’s adaptation to a crisis. Shop With Us: Discover a variety of vintage treasures in our eBay Store. Enjoy combined shipping discounts for multiple purchases!
Price: 14.95 USD
Location: Amboy, Indiana
End Time: 2025-02-11T22:00:04.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Denomination: Cent thru Half Dollar
Composition: Silver
Year: 1965
Strike Type: Business
Fineness: 0.4
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Certification: Uncertified
