Options Needed On Some US Proof Sets

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molydeii Pillar of the Community Turkey 870 Posts	Posted 10/02/2011 11:23 am A long time ago , I got myself five proof sets (the ones with blue cardboard dust jackets) from ebay. The dates are 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 and 1972. The earlier ones, 68 and 69 has some toning in 1c and 5c coins, which is not that unattractive at all. If I was to keep just one set from this lot, which one would I keep, what's your opinions? Thanks Report this Post to the Staff

okiepb Pillar of the Community United States 1213 Posts	Posted 10/02/2011 11:37 am I'd keep either the 68 or 69 set as the Kennedy halves in them have 40% silver. Other than that, all 5 are in the $8 - $12 range so it's no big shakes which way you go. One thing to check - if the dime on the 1968 set has no mint mark, it's worth a lot more money - like thousands more, so check that out before you get rid of it. Report this Post to the Staff
molydeii Pillar of the Community Turkey 870 Posts	Posted 10/02/2011 11:45 am Okiepb, thanks for your advice, I got them years before at about that prices from a single seller. I'll go upstairs and check the mintmark on the 1968 set, however, I do not think I am that lucky. :) Toning is considered natural for those sets I guess, yes? Report this Post to the Staff
muddler Pillar of the Community United States 7187 Posts	Posted 10/02/2011 11:50 am The 1970 proof set also has a 40% half and has some no "s" dimes. The 1970 holds a slight premium over the 1968 and 1969. The 1971 is about worth face value. Report this Post to the Staff
GR58 Bedrock of the Community United States 11951 Posts	Posted 10/02/2011 11:05 pm As long as your checking mint marks check for the 1971 no "S" Jefferson nickel. If none of the coins are the ones missing mint marks. I might look to see if any of the 68, 69 or 70 coins have a deep cameo apperance. If none of your coins have the above, I would look to see if any of the sets have a negative. For example spots or ugly tone. If all were equal .. I would lean to the 1970 set .. Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 10/02/2011 11:46 pm If you need the money, sell whatever you don't want, can't use, don't need. However, if you don't need the money, just keep them all. Some day you'll be glad you did. Hopefully. Report this Post to the Staff
smokeriderdon Pillar of the Community United States 3755 Posts	Posted 10/03/2011 11:58 pm As said, all being equal, the 1970 set. Edited by smokeriderdon 10/03/2011 11:59 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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