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Valued Member
United States
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I have an opportunity to go to a local auction where there are many many proof sets available. The oldest I've seen so far is 1946 proof set. I want to buy five sets but I don't know which years or sets to target. I need advice please.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'll tell you for a start that there were no proof sets made in 1946!  Edited by Coinfrog
04/04/2021 10:13 am
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Valued Member
 United States
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Ok you got me. Its not a proof set. Its a coin set however there are proof sets available. I still need help.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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All the info you need is in the left hand column under "US Proof Sets". There is info on numbers produced and what they are currently selling for on ebay. A good use of the resources supplied by CCF |
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Yep, it looks like from 1943 to 1949 no proofs or proof sets were made.
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Valued Member
United States
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Thanks JimmyD I didn't realize that resource was there.
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Moderator
United States
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It looks like an aftermarket company assembled these sets and created their own CoA's for it. The set looks ok to me, It is not made from the U.S. Mint though. so if you are looking for the set as a keepsake for the history of a particular year, then go for it. The price may be a little steep for me though. I reminds me of other after market sellers like "The Franklin Mint" stuff.
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Valued Member
United States
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Greysheet, PCGS.com, and NGCcoin.com can be good resources for relative value (which sets are worth more than others). Prices are all over the place for actual sets at auctions I have visited. You probably want ones that are actually produced by the US Mint and not knock-offs. They should have original boxes and COAs to be worth most.
Modern proof sets with silver coins are hot, too, as well as those with recognized varieties. Sometimes UNC Mint Sets can be just as valuable (or just about), especially early 1960s.
So, those guide resources might help with what is rarer or more valuable.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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If your unable to view the reverse's of any sets in that auction then don't even bother making a bid .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I prefer the 1960-1964 cents and nickel Proof set singles. When they get that old sometimes the cello turns the colors a bit.    One of out 50 cellos gave me the clear color toned copper cent. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Edited by CentSation
04/04/2021 5:49 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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Ok here's an update on my first coin auction. I really don't want to share my disappointment at the outset if I paid too much. So, if I may, I will tell what's in the lot and If I can get some feedback such as how much you would have paid for it, I really would appreciate it.
This lot has:
Three 2008 S Proof Sets
Two 2007 S Proof Sets
All have their original hard case plastic, but they do not come with boxes.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I will look also for 1957, 1958 and 1971 proof set.
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United States
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2007 has many kind of sets, like others after. Me I have separate because are first day certify by NGC in MS 67. and also proof all three sets in one package. Look at the package.
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United States
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I like the 1968 proof and mint sets. Lots of possible error coins including the "no S" dime in the proof set. Be aware that most of these sets may already have been cherrypicked. Also note that older sets (especially from a non- usmint) may have PVC haze on the coins.
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Posted 04/04/2021 10:25 am
