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That 1970-S cent is a rainbow toner! Try angling your camera and/or light to bring out the colors!
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The 1971 is a nice one worth ~1K, the 1970 is anywhere from $600 to ~1K or up depending on if it has cameo and what it grades.
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Wow, that's what I was hoping for. Thanks for the hint on the rainbow toner. I'll try it.
I'm still wondering if it would be better to take individual coins out of the set and send in to have graded or just hold the set together? It's very old... does that make it more valuable as a complete package to a potential buyer?
thanks
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Also, are there any other coins (besides the ones in the photos) in this package of 1970 to 1974 proofs that I should be focused on? Learning
thank you again...
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I don't think your put together proof sets would be worth more, because they are not original mint packaging . I would take them out and submit just the no S coins of error .  |
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T-Bop has it right. Only submit the ones you think are no-S, and hope they come back genuine instead of polished non-proof examples and try not to get your hopes up. No reason to put together proof sets from them, most collectors will either want OGP if they want a set anyway. Let us know if they certify. Good Luck.
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I don't believe that is an official mint set. That set was put together by someone outside the mint. The coins could be anything.
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I don't believe that is an official mint set. That set was put together by someone outside the mint. Of course. The OP, never implied that it wasn't put together. The mint never made anything like this. |
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Yes, but just saying its a Proof Set kind of implies a Mint Proof Set.
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Hmm... if you plan to get them graded be cautious. Have a local coin dealer look at them and be careful with them for the time being. If the time comes to grade them when removing them be very careful, use coin gloves and put them in mylar flips (all obtainable from a local coin store or Amazon) and don't staple, rubber band them. If your LCS (local coin store) says to send them in, ANACS may be your most cost-efficent route, but a premier service like PCGS or NGC may increase their value. Above all, get a professional opinion from a local coin dealer before you do anything. |
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Looks like they've all toned, first thing to do is buy some hardware store acetone and AirTite's. Take them out one at a time, rinse with acetone and put into the AirTites. This should almost totally halt the toning where it is. For now, the whole thing should be inside a big ziplock. Storage and protection are of great importance!
Agree with Grape, take the set to a local coin shop (or two) for opinions. They might even be able to submit them for you for less than a new "free" membership would cost.
GOOD LUCK!
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Thank you all so much for the advice. I have no idea where dad obtained the coin set and there is no name on the case so I believe it not to be any type of official mint set. The coins look much better than my amateur photos show so I'm optimistic but frankly a little afraid to open and touch them... I guess my next step it to take them to a coin dealer. Unfortunately, not one close so will need to make a special weekend trip. Any suggestions in the Portland, OR area?
Again, thank you all. Great Stuff.
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