{"product_id":"rare-1919-wheat-cent-u-s-coin-penny-no-mint-mark-currency-coin-l-rim-error-circ-copy","title":"Rare 1965, 1966, \u0026 1967 SMS Cents – All San Francisco Mint, NGC MS67RD Tri-Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSecure a remarkable trio from one of the most unusual chapters in modern U.S. coinage with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e1965, 1966, and 1967 Special Mint Set (SMS) Lincoln Cent collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, all struck at the San Francisco Mint and certified \u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eNGC MS67RD\u003c\/strong\u003e, beautifully housed together in a premium tri-holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eA Unique Transitional Era in U.S. Coinage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eThe years 1965–1967 mark a historic departure in American minting. In response to a nationwide coin shortage and rising silver prices, the U.S. Mint suspended traditional proof coin production and removed mintmarks from circulating coinage to discourage hoarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eInstead of proofs, the Mint produced \u003cstrong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eSpecial Mint Sets (SMS)\u003c\/strong\u003e — coins struck with higher quality than circulation issues but without full proof status. These SMS coins feature sharper strikes, satiny to semi-reflective surfaces, and superior detail compared to standard business strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eAlthough mintmarks were intentionally omitted during these years, these SMS coins were produced at the San Francisco Mint, making them an important part of the Mint’s transitional history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eThis three-year set represents the complete SMS Lincoln Cent run from this historic period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eNGC MS67RD – Premium Red Gem Certification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eEach coin in this set is certified \u003cstrong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eMS67RD by NGC\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing them in the upper echelon of surviving examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eThis elite designation confirms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eBrilliant full original mint red luster\u003cbr data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eExceptional strike sharpness\u003cbr data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eClean surfaces with minimal marks\u003cbr data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eSuperior eye appeal for the SMS format\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eCopper coins from the mid-1960s are especially prone to spotting and discoloration over time. Fully red MS67 examples are significantly scarcer than average survivors from these Special Mint Sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Collector Demand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eSpecial Mint Set coins were produced for only three years, making them a short-lived and highly collectible subtype within the Lincoln Cent series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eHigh-grade SMS cents graded MS67RD are increasingly sought after by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003e• Lincoln cent registry set collectors\u003cbr data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003e• Transitional-era specialists\u003cbr data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003e• High-grade modern coin collectors\u003cbr data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003e• Condition-focused numismatic investors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003eThe fact that all three years are matched in the same elite grade and preserved together in a tri-holder significantly enhances the set’s desirability and presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003eA Complete Transitional SMS Red Gem Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003eThis rare 1965, 1966, and 1967 SMS Lincoln Cent trio offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003eHistoric transitional-era significance\u003cbr data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003eSan Francisco Mint origin\u003cbr data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003ePremium MS67RD preservation\u003cbr data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003eComplete three-year SMS run\u003cbr data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003eStrong long-term collector appeal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2824\"\u003eThis is more than a set of cents — it is a complete and beautifully matched representation of a unique moment in American coinage history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003eAdd this exceptional NGC-certified tri-holder set to your collection and secure a standout piece of modern numismatic heritage.\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46708547682467,"sku":"122425","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/Rare-1965-1966-1967-SMS-Cents-All-San-Francisco-Mint-NGC-MS67RD-Tri-Holder-Heritage-Pastime-6097.png?v=1776707095","url":"https:\/\/heritagepastime.com\/products\/rare-1919-wheat-cent-u-s-coin-penny-no-mint-mark-currency-coin-l-rim-error-circ-copy","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}