Does Anybody Know How Much Proofs Cost Ordered From The Mint In The Old Days?

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dunkleosteus430 Valued Member United States 68 Posts	Posted 06/21/2022 11:16 am For example, if I wanted to purchase a proof Liberty nickel in, maybe, 1898 or a proof Morgan dollar in, um, 1895, how much of a premium would I have to pay? Looking to go back in my time machine. Gotta be prepared. Report this Post to the Staff

atticguy Pillar of the Community United States 1373 Posts	Posted 06/21/2022 11:30 am Just remember that when you go back in time, you'll have to pay with coinage of that time period. No zincolns allowed, and no credit cards. Also, I don't think the Mint actually sold proof coins to the general public back then; but I may be mistaken. I'm sure someone else here can give us the real scoop. Edited by atticguy 06/21/2022 11:31 am Report this Post to the Staff
jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3848 Posts	Posted 06/21/2022 11:37 am I am not exactly sure either. I remember reading about how collectors could have just requested a proof to be made for them, or rarer examples set aside for them. Keep in mind, that was probably when there were just a handful big time collectors. Early to mid 19th century. I can't recall the source, so I could be mistaken. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955 Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 06/21/2022 11:46 am Proof sets from the mint started at $1.89 then went to $2.10 .Then again to $5.00 . All depending on the dates which started in 1936 . Edited by T-BOP 06/21/2022 11:47 am Report this Post to the Staff
halfamind Pillar of the Community United States 1484 Posts	Posted 06/21/2022 11:50 am As mentioned, sets started in 1936. Issue prices are listed in the Red Book. Report this Post to the Staff
jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3848 Posts	Posted 06/21/2022 11:53 am I believe the OP is asking more on the side of 19th century proofs. All "modern" proof sets 1936-date original purchase prices are listed in the RedBook. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955 Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Report this Post to the Staff
kbbpll Pillar of the Community United States 4233 Posts	Posted 06/21/2022 12:10 pm I recall running across correspondence in the mint records from that era, something like $1.25 for a $1.00 proof - don't quote me on that - but the premium was very small. Report this Post to the Staff
dunkleosteus430 Valued Member United States 68 Posts	Posted 06/21/2022 12:24 pm I think @kbbpll had the information I was looking for, but all responses are appreciated. And @atticguy, if I went back to 1895 with an AU Morgan dollar and an XF Seated Liberty quarter, for $1.25, and the coins cost me about $75, it would definitely be worth buying the 1895 Morgan Report this Post to the Staff
Pmint1 Valued Member United States 465 Posts	Posted 06/21/2022 4:04 pm Yeah but for only the AU Morgan you could find a gem unc 1893-S and not worry about messing with the mint for a proof. Maybe for the 1804 it would be worth the hassle. Report this Post to the Staff
halfamind Pillar of the Community United States 1484 Posts	Posted 06/21/2022 5:54 pm Though not an answer to the OP's question, this article might be of interest: https://www.ngccoin.com/news/articl...proof-coins/ Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94728 Posts	Posted 06/21/2022 6:47 pm The Red Book is a great resource - I get a new one every year (and keep the previous years for reference) Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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