Do I Have Proof 1964 Halves? How do I tell?

[Philmont_709n2]

I got a box of halves the other day that had a shiny franklin showing so i was very excited. Out of the box I got 3 Bens and 4 90% Kennedy's that look almost mirror like. The coin shop in town said they have just been polished. Now im ready to sell some 90% Kennedy's but I want to be sure they arent proofs. How can you tell? I have never seen a 1964 with a mint mark so i have no idea where it would be if they even have an S mint mark.
Thanks!

 

[cyberdan]

I don't see any proofs in your pics.
You will know a proof when you see it.
It will have a mirror background. The best brilliant uncirculated coin isn't as nice as a proof. IMHO

 

[timbobwey]

Proofs will have a mirror like backround, but the face will really stand out, almost has a frosted look. Very easy to spot, and they will have an S mint mark. Nice finds on the silver though!

 

[thurmownator]

First, Proof is not a coin's condition; like G, F, VF or MS65. It is a coin that is differently produced/minted/manufactured. Like some of my colleagues have stated, even after 45 years, a '64 Proof half should still have some mirrored background (look in the small spaces between letters numbers and other raised objects on the coin) and the raised objects might still be white/frosted.

Second, there are no '64-S Halves (or any other US coins for that matter). 1964 Proofs (halves included) were minted in Philadelphia; so there will not be a mintmark.

Lastly, the only mintmark there are on '64 Kennedy halves ("D") is on the reverse; below the olive branch in the eagle's claw.

I hope this helps.