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Valued Member
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Edited by Mrdrae 04/07/2021 12:03 am
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Valued Member
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Pillar of the Community

United States
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I have never in my life heard of fake proof sets. This is certainly not gonna be the first.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 1970 proof sets go for about $10 on eBay at the moment. Counterfeiting them would give very little bang for your buck. I'm not seeing anything suspicious from the pictures.
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Valued Member
United States
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Please look at the left side of the penny and tell me what that is inside of the case? 
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Pillar of the Community

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A fracture in the plastic...?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Those are cracks in the plastic case. Looks like some spotting on some of the coins, like they weren't stored in the best of conditions.
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Pillar of the Community
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I wouldnt put it past people to cherry pick proof sets and then consolidate what's left back into sets to resell. Just saying...
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Valued Member
United States
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Recently had to crack coins out of a 1968 proof set because some had gone hazy while others were pristine. I figured it was a broken seal and environmental issues.
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Bedrock of the Community

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Guessing just environmental damage from a damaged case or faulty seal.
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Valued Member
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Lesson Learned. 
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Although these sets are sealed shut, they are not air tight. This set was not stored properly and that environment was able to affect the coins.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I see nothing wrong. As usual, the coins have toned inside the case due to poor storage. Also, 1970 sets are notorious for producing toned coins, something about the original mint packaging. The cent is 100% spot on with its toning pattern. I own and have traded/sold for probably 20 different 1970S rainbow toned coins. I'd like to see pictures of the cent out of that old mint holder. It should have some color to it unless the toning advanced too far - which it might have if your pictures are accurate. Here's the highest grade one I have:    
Lincoln Cent Lover!
Edited by BadThad 04/07/2021 7:11 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Set is real, just poor quality.
Gary Schmidt
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Quote: Here's the highest grade one I have: 
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