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I purchased this 1942 proof set that was said to be in original packaging, unopened. When I met up with the seller, he said he opened it to verify the contents (about five days ago). I would've opened it as well. All of the coins look choice, although the Wheat cent has come minor green corrosion on the reverse. The plastic that the coins are housed in seems like it is in very good condition, I am thinking it was possibly rewrapped. But it has a rusty staple, so that looks period. My question to you, does this look like the original box and cellophane packaging for this period of proof sets? When I sell the set, it would be nice to know that it is genuine packaging. Any further questions, comments, or opinions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!        Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Edited by jacrispies
04/10/2022 1:25 pm
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The box, tissue paper, plastic envelopes and coins all appear to be in amazing condition. I'd be disappointed to find the advertised as unopened package had been opened.
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04/10/2022 12:33 pm
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What's with all those marks on Jefferson's cheek?
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What's with all those marks on Jefferson's cheek? Some of the coins have minor contact marks on the high points, but most you see is on the plastic. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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From what I can remember of what those early proof sets looked like , I'd say everything looks good to go .  |
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I don't think the sleeves are original.
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These are usually found in "some form" of coin holders similar to the one pictured below. If I'm not mistaken I think the original 1942 sets came in cardboard holders in an envelope from the U.S. mint. In the pictures you showed, The outer box and sleeves are not OGP.  Edited by silverado
04/11/2022 8:58 pm
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Yes, most are transfered from the original packaging to the Capital Plastics holders. Quote:
If I'm not mistaken I think the original 1942 sets came in cardboard holders in an envelope from the U.S. mint. That sounds like the old uncirculated mint sets, I've never heard of a proof set coming from that type of envelope holder. But I have not handled many early proof sets. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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The proof sets of the 50s came in packaging like this. I have never seen a 40s proof set, but imagine they would be the same.
As for the cardboard holders, those were the mint sets. Those I HAVE seen and held.
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"The mintage for the 1942 Proof Set is generally stated as 21,120, which is the equal to the lowest mintage for an individual proof coin of the year. The 1942 proof coins are found mostly with brilliant proof finishes. It is extremely rare to encounter coins with cameo proof devices and only a handful of coins exist that have been certified as such. The US Mint sold the proof coins either individually or as part of a complete set. The complete sets included the Jefferson nickel struck under the original composition, while the 35% silver version was offered separately late in the year. Although the US Mint did not offer complete 6 coin sets, including both versions of the nickel, these became popular on the secondary market. No proof coins would be struck during the years 1943 to 1949. Initially the delay was caused by the second World War, and later the US Mint would be busy striking millions of medals for military awards. The 1950 Proof Set would eventually mark the return of the collector product that continued to grow in popularity." |
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