Hello There! I'm New With Set Of Proof Coins From 1956 To 1967

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Diehard fan New Member United States 23 Posts	Posted 02/22/2023 10:26 am Hello all ! I'm new to this forum but I've been keeping an eye on it for quite some time now. My father actually got me into coins when I was younger, but it seemed to slip away throughout the years and I'm just now picking it up again about 25 years later. I love it as a hobby and I love trying to discover new things in errors in these coins. I look forward to getting to know you all better! I do have a question, I have a set of proof coins from 1956 to 1967. They are all in sequential order. Would I be better off selling them as a set? Or each individually? I appreciate all help and comments! Thank you ahead of time. Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 187914 Posts	Posted 02/22/2023 11:04 am to the Community! Your post was moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/22/2023 1:08 pm to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Freespeech57 Pillar of the Community United States 617 Posts	Posted 02/22/2023 3:44 pm Diehard fan, condition will be the key to your answer. Are there any cameos? Some of the coins during that period, especially the Washington quarters and Franklin/Kennedy halves are quite collectible and at times valuable. In Addition, the 1964 Kennedy may be an accent hair variety and 1956 Franklin type 1 or2. Cameos in particular are in high demand. Interested to see pictures! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95204 Posts	Posted 02/22/2023 4:30 pm Well so far, you are only showing a few proof (no cameo) Roosevelt dimes in 2x2's. are your 'sets' complete (cent, nickel, dime, quarter, and Halves) or is it just the dimes? 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
BStrauss3 Pillar of the Community United States 4589 Posts	Posted 02/22/2023 7:11 pm Technical issue - no proofs were minted 1965-1967, only Special Mint Sets. -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15400 Posts	Posted 02/23/2023 05:34 am to the CCF Hope to see some more photos so we can help with your question. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19935 Posts	Posted 02/23/2023 9:51 pm If your only intent is to sell, individual sales will net you the most money at the expense of being a PITA. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
Diehard fan New Member United States 23 Posts	Posted 02/24/2023 06:07 am The dimes are from my dad's collection. I will post more pics. I took them to a coin store and they verified that they are all proofs. I only have the dimes. Thanks so much for your answers! Report this Post to the Staff
Diehard fan New Member United States 23 Posts	Posted 02/24/2023 08:33 am Does he have a double ear and is it just me or does it look like the reverse is showing through the obverse? On the 1956. Also the 1964. I have weighed three times and it weighs 2.6 g. I did take it out of the packaging finally and it is a cameo. These were my grandpa's coins. He has written on the covering that it is a proof. I did take it into a coin shop and they concurred as well but I see doubling on the coin. Can you have a proof coin with doubling? I know it would be an error and forgive my ignorance, but I'm still very new to this. Thank you. Also why does one proof coin look super shiny and another proof coin looks more dull? I have a 1959 proof that looks like the entire thing is a cameo? IDK. Any suggestions to this? Edited by Diehard fan 02/24/2023 11:37 am Report this Post to the Staff
BStrauss3 Pillar of the Community United States 4589 Posts	Posted 02/24/2023 09:39 am That 1964 is an odd looking proof with that texture on his face. -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ Report this Post to the Staff
Diehard fan New Member United States 23 Posts	Posted 02/24/2023 3:02 pm Freespeech57- some are cameos. Others look strange... different color... Report this Post to the Staff
Danjor Valued Member United States 92 Posts	Posted 03/02/2023 12:55 pm Quote: Also why does one proof coin look super shiny and another proof coin looks more dull? This could be from the holders as residue from the plastic will leach on to the coins. I like to use acetone to remove any residues. You can look up more information for this on this site. Report this Post to the Staff
Diehard fan New Member United States 23 Posts	Posted 03/03/2023 9:34 pm Thanks all very much!! Truly appreciate the education! Report this Post to the Staff
SaturnD51 Valued Member United States 425 Posts	Posted 03/15/2023 5:14 pm Yeah first thing I would do is take those nice proofs out of the 2x2 holders and buy some 2x2 plastic holders to put them in. They will store better and look a lot better. I am just not a fan of cardboard 2x2 s. Report this Post to the Staff
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