1954 Boxed Proof Set Question. - Coin Community Forum

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 2 / Views: 1,211
edweather Pillar of the Community United States 7375 Posts	Posted 08/06/2014 4:13 pm Has anybody seen a 1954 boxed proof set without the little pull tab notched into the wrapping paper on the bottom? Most that I've seen HAVE the pull tab. WITHOUT pull tab. http://www.ebay.com/itm/27156778561...RK:MEBIDX:IT Most sets I've seen look like this one WITH the pull tab. http://www.ebay.com/itm/35104495783...RK:MEBIDX:IT Report this Post to the Staff

westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 08/06/2014 5:20 pm I'd bet $$$ they aren't originally sealed. Probably steamed off the tape many years ago to check for cameo half dollars, then re-taped them. Can't be sure, but that is the attitude I take with any proof set or mint set I come across that is supposedly "sealed", most flat proof sets, never had their envelopes sealed anyways, as they came from the mint in a packaged bundle. If anything the pull tab one looks more like a possible real deal, but one can reuse the tape and some adhesive to reseal them exactly the same as when they left the mint. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
edweather Pillar of the Community United States 7375 Posts	Posted 08/06/2014 7:36 pm That's disappointing to hear about all the unsealing and resealing. I didn't know that all the flat packs were originally unsealed. I recently bought a few sealed proof sets from '57-'64. Got them a small premium, so I'm not out too much. Just bought this 1955 box set. Not sure if it has ever been opened, but the tape looks pretty good, and I like the fact the ink crosses from the tape to the box. Will definitely keep what you said in mind as I look for earlier year proof sets in boxes...will probably be best to actually see the coins I'm buying and not be so concerned about "sealed" boxes. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-1C-50C...p=true&rt=nc Edited by edweather 08/06/2014 7:59 pm Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 2 / Views: 1,211

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.19 seconds to rattle this change.