1983 Prestige Proof Set. In A Gray Felt Box?

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RGG Kid New Member United States 25 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 7:57 pm I have been completing my prestige proof collection and come across an oddity. There is a 1983 set I am looking at that is in a light gray '86-97 felt style holder/case (as opposed to the typical brown leather case with snap clasp.) My first thought was that someone put the inner lens into a different sets holder, but on the spine it has 1983 embossed on it that looks proper not a home done modification. Was the 1983 set released in 2 different style holders? These are pics from the listing. Edited by RGG Kid 03/22/2023 8:10 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5611 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 7:59 pm That Appears to be a Prestige set.... Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 8:13 pm huh, my 1983 set is set in a nice burgundy leather case. EDIT: I went back took a look, and all my sets are set in leather. (1893-1984, 1986-1997) 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 Edited by Dearborn 03/22/2023 8:20 pm Report this Post to the Staff
RGG Kid New Member United States 25 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 9:00 pm Quote: all my sets are in leather Huh, I thought only the '83 and '84 we're in leather with the snap clasp, the later sets I have only seen with a felt or felt like covered box. Are your 86-97 sets also in leather? It would be interesting if there is a full set in each type but I have not come across any mention online of alternate styles. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 10:36 pm oops, that was an asumption without looking at them all.. lol. you are right, just the 83 and 84 are leather, the rest are in various colors of felt. 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
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 03/23/2023 11:00 am Quote: I thought only the '83 and '84 we're in leather with the snap clasp, I agree. For what it is worth, the three I have ('88, '90, '91) are felt like the one shown above. 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
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5611 Posts	Posted 03/23/2023 11:04 am I thought so... Report this Post to the Staff
RGG Kid New Member United States 25 Posts	Posted 03/23/2023 1:36 pm The more I look, the more I think they stuck a 1983 lens into a 1991 case, and added the 1983 date to the side. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 03/23/2023 1:43 pm Quote: The more I look, the more I think they stuck a 1983 lens into a 1991 case, and added the 1983 date to the side Now I'll have to check this when I get home to verify, but, I think that is not possible as the 1983 and 84 sets are much smaller than the rest (1986-97). 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
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 03/23/2023 3:04 pm Quote: The more I look, the more I think they stuck a 1983 lens into a 1991 case, and added the 1983 date to the side. That is the colour of my 1991 case with the Mount Rushmore dollar and half dollar. Which tells me it is not the lens from that set, because of the extra half dollar. They would have to do a unique case-lens combo to throw you off, but not sure if that the the real 1983 lens as I cannot compare. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 03/23/2023 4:24 pm Quote: They would have to do a unique case-lens combo to throw you off, but not sure if that the the real 1983 lens as I cannot compare. Yes it could be direct change over with no problems: But, does the grey felt case presented above look like the 1991 case: 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
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 03/23/2023 4:52 pm Quote: But, does the grey felt case presented above look like the 1991 case: Also, is the plastic insert grey as well? I cannot tell from the photo. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 03/23/2023 4:55 pm yes the plastic insert is grey. 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
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 03/23/2023 5:00 pm Quote: yes the plastic insert is grey. I know yours (and mine) are, but the one in the OP photo I cannot tell. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 03/23/2023 5:49 pm ah, ok.. 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
RGG Kid New Member United States 25 Posts	Posted 03/23/2023 6:34 pm I'm only missing '83, '91, and '97 to be complete, just wanted to make sure there weren't any legitimate alternate set styles released. I could see someone putting the coin lens into a newer outer holder to make it match with the rest of the set. Guess it's what's important to you, overall aesthetics vs original packaging. While I would prefer that they were all uniform size and material, I am definitely in the OGP category in this regard, I will only pick up pieces that are fully original and complete (with the exception of my home made 2015 LESP.) Report this Post to the Staff
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