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  • jabbajabba Posts: 3,176 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Hemispherical said:
    What is the metal content of the 2019 W? Mint has not posted any info, yet.

    Would be nice if these were not zinc.

    Did u guys find out what they are made of? If not I can take my ugly one to work and shoot it with the XRF gun

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @jabba said:

    @Hemispherical said:
    What is the metal content of the 2019 W? Mint has not posted any info, yet.

    Would be nice if these were not zinc.

    Did u guys find out what they are made of? If not I can take my ugly one to work and shoot it with the XRF gun

    I have not heard/read anything on them, assuming zinc with copper plating.

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Annnd, another Friday Night addition...

    2019 Silver Proof Set (19RH)

    New this year! Premium Coin: The 2019 Silver Proof Set is accompanied by an additional 2019 Lincoln penny cent with a reverse proof finish struck at the West Point Mint with a “W” mint mark. This special coin is packaged separately in clear United States Mint plastic wrap.

    This is the second of three annual sets to include an additional, separately packaged premium penny cent with a “W” mint mark in 2019. The United States Mint Proof Set® includes an additional premium penny cent with a proof finish and the United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set® will include an additional premium penny cent with an uncirculated finish.

    And they have a page on the cents.

    Special Edition Lincoln Penny Cent Collection

    (Edit to "cent" is mine.)

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 15, 2019 5:58AM

    Two days for more pennies W cents.

  • SweetpieSweetpie Posts: 494 ✭✭✭✭
    edited April 15, 2019 6:35AM

    The Mint should do a "4th" W cent release this year onto general circulation, made out of real copper.

    Heck, follow the W quarter mintage of 2 million seems about right too.

  • coinpalicecoinpalice Posts: 2,463 ✭✭✭✭✭

    the 2019 silver proof set will probably be selling for under 40 within a year so the cent will cost about 15 dollars

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Today is the day at 1200 Eastern.

    Or, using the easy way. Confirmed USS12712nnn.

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yep.

    USS127072xx

    I wonder if the envelope is really made at West Point.

    I never put the proof W into the envelope, since it would probably ruin the envelope. (The cent comfortably rests between the two lenses, and the envelope fits inside the proof box...)

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I’ll be almost glad when this W craze will be over. Almost, because this is a known, what’ll be next? BEP opening another print site?

    Oh wait, that is under consideration.

    Possible moving DC operations to Greenbelt, MD. Posted on the Currency Forum. Oh joy! ;)

    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/12300611/#Comment_12300611

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I am still waiting for a W nickel.....that is the only one remaining to get the West Point mint mark.. then I will have a complete set....cent, ______, dime, quarter, half, ASE....Cheers, RickO

  • LJenkins11LJenkins11 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ricko... but don't forget about the $1 coin too.

    I'll be satisfied with just the five quarters.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @LJenkins11... The ASE is the dollar coin....Cheers, RickO

  • LJenkins11LJenkins11 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I agree the ASE is the REAL dollar coin but I was referring to those dreaded golden color impostors.

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 17, 2019 10:28AM

    Reverse proof W cents now on sale (with the Silver PF set).

    Edit to add:

    This Silver PF set is also the first with 99.9% silver coins instead of 90%.

  • WALLEWALLE Posts: 266 ✭✭✭✭

    My 2 sets are on order. they will go along with my 2 proof sets, and 2 uncirculated sets when they come out May 14th.

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BackroadJunkie said:
    Yep.

    USS127072xx

    I wonder if the envelope is really made at West Point.

    I never put the proof W into the envelope, since it would probably ruin the envelope. (The cent comfortably rests between the two lenses, and the envelope fits inside the proof box...)

    Shipped!

  • cruisersk1cruisersk1 Posts: 190 ✭✭✭

    @Sweetpie said:

    Heck, follow the W quarter mintage of 2 million seems about right too.

    How about 484,000. They seem to like doing this.

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BackroadJunkie said:

    @BackroadJunkie said:
    Yep.

    USS127072xx

    I wonder if the envelope is really made at West Point.

    I never put the proof W into the envelope, since it would probably ruin the envelope. (The cent comfortably rests between the two lenses, and the envelope fits inside the proof box...)

    Shipped!

    What the heck. Not shipped, still processing, and it’s an enrollment order. :/

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Hemispherical said:

    @BackroadJunkie said:

    @BackroadJunkie said:
    Yep.

    USS127072xx

    I wonder if the envelope is really made at West Point.

    I never put the proof W into the envelope, since it would probably ruin the envelope. (The cent comfortably rests between the two lenses, and the envelope fits inside the proof box...)

    Shipped!

    What the heck. Not shipped, still processing, and it’s an enrollment order. :/

    Mine is already on a truck and has left Southaven. Should be in Indy by tonight. Might get it by early next week.

    Fastest service I've gotten from the Mint via Smartpost...

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BackroadJunkie said:

    Mine is already on a truck and has left Southaven. Should be in Indy by tonight. Might get it by early next week.

    Fastest service I've gotten from the Mint via Smartpost...

    Shipped via FE SmartP on Fri. Now I wait about six-seven days (lately that’s the average).

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow. Got the silver set today. Record time for Smartpost.

    Of course, the cent has some sort of stain on it, and will be going back... The coins in the set look perfect, so I really don't want to send it back, but...

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BackroadJunkie said:
    Wow. Got the silver set today. Record time for Smartpost.

    Of course, the cent has some sort of stain on it, and will be going back... The coins in the set look perfect, so I really don't want to send it back, but...

    Someone lose a bit of blood? ;)

    Appears to be on top of the E (can’t tell if it’s in the B) and faintly in the field below the IBE.

    Another anomaly on these cents. :o

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    In five days the 2019 Silver PF has sold over half of the total sold for 2018’s Silver PF set.

    I’m supposing there are two contributing factors:
    -2019-W RP cent
    -first silver PF set using 99.9% silver versus 90%

    Mintage comparison:
    2019: 191670 as of 21 Apr 19 (released 17 Apr 19)
    2018: 306124 as of 30 Dec 18 (end of run)

    ——-

    General information and specifications (note the differences in weights).

    Item number/description: 19RH/2019 Silver PF
    Mintage: 191670
    As of: 04/21/2019

    Item number/description: 18RH/2018 Silver PF
    Mintage: 306124
    As of: 12/30/2018

    ——-

    So that leads to the next obvious question.

    Have there been any dimes, quarters, or halves previously minted with 99.9% silver?

  • dagingerbeastttdagingerbeasttt Posts: 791 ✭✭✭✭

    @Hemispherical said:
    In five days the 2019 Silver PF has sold over half of the total sold for 2018’s Silver PF set.

    I’m supposing there are two contributing factors:
    -2019-W RP cent
    -first silver PF set using 99.9% silver versus 90%

    Mintage comparison:
    2019: 191670 as of 21 Apr 19 (released 17 Apr 19)
    2018: 306124 as of 30 Dec 18 (end of run)

    ——-

    General information and specifications (note the differences in weights).

    Item number/description: 19RH/2019 Silver PF
    Mintage: 191670
    As of: 04/21/2019

    Item number/description: 18RH/2018 Silver PF
    Mintage: 306124
    As of: 12/30/2018

    ——-

    So that leads to the next obvious question.

    Have there been any dimes, quarters, or halves previously minted with 99.9% silver?

    Good question, doubtful but I'm sure it would spark interest for some to start to check. The mintage number for 2018 of vs 2019 pf is kind of astounding.
    Still, looking forward to picking mine up this week.

  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,099 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @CaptHenway said:
    Gack!

    I'll second that Cap'n

    We need a Charlie Brown commemorative coin😁

    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Swampboy said:

    @CaptHenway said:
    Gack!

    I'll second that Cap'n

    We need a Charlie Brown commemorative coin😁

    You should be careful what you wish for... From the Niue Mint:

  • SoundPointSoundPoint Posts: 255 ✭✭✭

    :oWOW! $329.95 for a NGC Graded Reverse PF70 RD First Day of Issue Lyndall Bass Signed Lincoln Label + 2019 S .999 Silver Proof Set in Original Government Packaging at coinadvisor.com/

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Swampboy said:

    @CaptHenway said:
    Gack!

    I'll second that Cap'n

    We need a Charlie Brown commemorative coin😁

    What’s Poland got to do with it? >:):D

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    So far there are 20 RPF cents graded, all at PF69s.

    https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/2019-w-1c-shield-reverse-proof-rd/720943

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    What coin has not been identified with the West Point “W”?

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 30, 2019 12:10AM

    The 2019 Mint set will be available May 14...

    2019 Uncirculated Coin Set

    New this year! Premium Coin: The 2019 Uncirculated Coin Set is accompanied by an additional, special edition 2019 Lincoln penny with an uncirculated finish struck at the West Point Mint with a “W” mint mark. This special coin is packaged separately in clear United States Mint plastic wrap. This is the third of three sets to include an additional special edition penny with a “W” mint mark in 2019.


  • pizza442pizza442 Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited May 1, 2019 9:24PM

    Mine showed up with an even bigger smear. Loo
    ks like blood. From the inside of the baggie?

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @pizza442 said:
    Mine showed up with an even bigger smear. Loo
    ks like blood. From the inside of the baggie?

    Welcome @pizza442 to the forums. Is the smear on the coin or bag?
    Also, there appears to be something along the lower part of Abe’s bust.

  • rln_14rln_14 Posts: 686 ✭✭✭✭

    got my silver pf set two days ago, all coins look good

  • ECHOESECHOES Posts: 2,974 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Received my set today, all good... :#

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  • dagingerbeastttdagingerbeasttt Posts: 791 ✭✭✭✭

    It would be cool to get a nice custom display to showcase all W mm lincolns together.

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @dagingerbeasttt said:
    It would be cool to get a nice custom display to showcase all W mm lincolns together.

    Good idea!

    Add the 2019 ATB W-quarters, ‘96 W-dime, and ‘14 W-Kennedy.

    No W-nickel, though.

  • dagingerbeastttdagingerbeasttt Posts: 791 ✭✭✭✭

    @Hemispherical said:

    @dagingerbeasttt said:
    It would be cool to get a nice custom display to showcase all W mm lincolns together.

    Good idea!

    Add the 2019 ATB W-quarters, ‘96 W-dime, and ‘14 W-Kennedy.

    No W-nickel, though.

    That would be a nice set! I'm sure in the upcoming years the mint will release a new "rarity" 😉

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Hope it’s soon, not many decades left in these old bones, organs, etc. :)

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Hemispherical said:
    What coin has not been identified with the West Point “W”?

    Nickel. Self quote. :p

    —————-

    Currently listed:

    MS69 - 143
    MS70 - 20

    https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/2019-w-1c-shield-reverse-proof-rd/720943

    First Strike cutoff 17 May.

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BackroadJunkie said:
    Wow. Got the silver set today. Record time for Smartpost.

    Of course, the cent has some sort of stain on it, and will be going back... The coins in the set look perfect, so I really don't want to send it back, but...

    Yep. From Coinworld:

    coinworld: Collectors reporting problems on Reverse Proof 2019-W cents

    Collectors are returning many of the bonus coins along with the sets to receive replacements because the West Point Mint cents exhibit problems.

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    “The dilemma that collectors like Haynes are experiencing is that, to receive a replacement for the damaged bonus cent, at their own expense they must return the entire Proof set along with the bonus cent, even though the superior quality of the set’s coins struck at the San Francisco Mint are not in question.”

    The dilemma is that returning a product takes a long time for a replacement to arrive.

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    OT: If your collecting the Apollo coins, the joint US and Royal Australian Mint’s set is now available, more details in the Apollo thread: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/12319313/#Comment_12319313

  • dagingerbeastttdagingerbeasttt Posts: 791 ✭✭✭✭

    I'm pretty pleased with mine, there's one spot on the rev of the shield. Obv is gorgeous imo.

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Third and final W cent is now available from the Mint, but you have to buy the 2019 Uncirculated Coin Set. The cent has the uncirculated finish.

    “New in 2019! Premium Coin: The 2019 Uncirculated Coin Set is accompanied by a special edition 2019 Lincoln penny with an uncirculated finish struck at the West Point Mint with a “W” mint mark. This special coin is packaged separately in clear United States Mint plastic wrap. This is the third of three sets to be released in 2019 that will include a special edition penny as a thank you to our loyal customers.”

    https://catalog.usmint.gov/uncirculated-coin-set-2019-19RJ.html?cgid=2019-product-schedule

  • HydrantHydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Hemispherical said:
    Hope it’s soon, not many decades left in these old bones, organs, etc. :)

    Stop talking that way. But you did say decades. Sounds to me like you're an optimist. Good for you!

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well, I guess I'll post it here.

    Got my uncirc set today.

    My "W" cent looks perfect.

    However, it's the Denver Sacabuck that really stands out. It's definately proof-like. The D-half, maybe.

    I'd send it in for a grade, but I've got a curse getting MS coins to grade well.

    I know I used to get on Denver's case about quality, but the Denver coins are a step above Philly's in my mint set...

    I'll try to get a pic up when I get the chance.

  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Tetromibi said:

    @Bullsitter said:
    $1,400 will get you a roll..... B)

    I’m game.

    I hope you are kidding. But $1,400 for a roll of modern junk...….you can count me out! I buy the new Dimes every year just to keep my sets current and consider that a waste of money. :s

  • TetromibiTetromibi Posts: 947 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @DIMEMAN said:

    @Tetromibi said:

    @Bullsitter said:
    $1,400 will get you a roll..... B)

    I’m game.

    I hope you are kidding. But $1,400 for a roll of modern junk...….you can count me out! I buy the new Dimes every year just to keep my sets current and consider that a waste of money. :s

    I actually ended up with a few rolls worth. Will see how this goes.

  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,552 ✭✭✭✭✭

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