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1986 Gold & Silver Liberty Proof Set W/ Oxidation? What?

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Recently, I picked up a 1986 Liberty Gold & Silver proof set consisting of three coins. The 1 dollar 90 percent silver, the 5 dollar 90 percent gold and the 50 cent clad half dollar. The silver dollar has what looks like a milky discoloration or mold on the obverse. Why and what is happening? I have other proof coins, like the 1982 proof Washington half dollars and these too have spotting on the mirror surfaces. I would expect better quality from our mint. Any ideas? Thanks


1986-Gold-&-Silver-Liberty-Proof-Set-W/-Oxidation?-What?

1986-Gold-&-Silver-Liberty-Proof-Set-W/-Oxidation?-What?

1986-Gold-&-Silver-Liberty-Proof-Set-W/-Oxidation?-What?
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It has nothing at all to do with the US Mint, it does have everything to do with how those coins have been stored in the 26 years since they were minted. Proofs are very susceptible to hazing if improperly stored.
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Thanks. This makes sense. The bag it was in smelled moldy/musty.

I got this set for WAY below gold value so I couldn't say no because of the damage.
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Hazing is a normal process for these types of sets.
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Hazing is a normal process for these types of sets.


Only if process = disease (no cure).
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Mine is worse.

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At least the dollar still has silver value. Did yours change as you've owned it or did you find/buy it that way? Like I said earlier, the price on my set was so sweet, I couldn't say no. I'll separate the gold and sell off the other two coins. This should cover about half of my expenses.
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I don't have the gold coin but both the dollar and the half I do have are in perfect condition with no "Hazing" whatsoever
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mds308,

It was a purchase from the mint back in 86. I lived in the Pacific Northwest then and I feel the moisture there had something to do with the toning.

This one was a brother but it seems to have a better look.

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I dont mind how these look. I wonder if this is the early stage of a really neat toning?
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