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The envelope is correct for a 1964 mint set. So someone either took the time to put together what is non-mint packaging, or the mint produced these in error. Either way, the envelope is correct.
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Here's a thought, a long shot, but maybe towards the end of the year the mint produced clad dimes dated 1964. Check the edges. If for some reason this was the case you've got a fortune. Like I said just a long shot, but can't come up with any other reason the mint would put these out, if it is indeed mint packaging.
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The token in the sets is wrong. I should ID the Mint in the middle not say "coins" in large font and the Mint in smaller font
I vote aftermarket set.....no clue why the two dimes though
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Let me encourage the OP to provide larger images of the tokens, including both sides.
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Thanks for clearing the envelope issue up, I was confused :)
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Thank all of you for the valuable information. In looking at the dimes, I do not detect a clad. I thought that the envelope was authentic, but was not sure about the actual coin sets. I still wonder why the two dimes? Also, why can't I find any of these aftermarket sets on the internet? Were they perhaps taken out of the package and disposed of separately? Below are pictures of the front and back of the blue Philly token.The tokens appear to be made out of thin cardboard/card stock. The Denver token is yellow, and the Philly is blue. I will post the other token as soon as I can. Thank you again for all your input.    |
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Below is a picture of the front and back of the yellow Denver token. Thanks!   |
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Thanks, tkbslc. I looked at this thread--some similarities. The two dimes are still curious. :)
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I think it's just more evidence that there were companies rolling their own mint sets.
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Totally and completely after market sets. Notice the verbiage used. Uncirculated coins OF the Denver mint. That is CLEARLY not a mint token. Interesting for what it is, but not a real mint set.
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Thank you for all your help. I am a relatively new coin collector, so I appreciate the help and sharing your knowledge. I will continue to read the posts--they are very informative. I will chalk this purchase up to a learning lesson.
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Still interesting. If the OP has an chance, take close up pics of the dimes....maybe there is something interesting (different) of them.
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Tk, the coins still are unc and it is an interesting item. Nothing wrong with buying it, just as long as you did not pay an outrageous amount for it. And now you know exactly what it is.
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