What's inside the box ?

levinll

Pulled a mint sealed box from my safe deposit box that was shipped in December 2007. Not wanting to open the box (in case what's inside it is still FS eligible) I was wondering if there's a way to identify what's inside the box without opening it.

I bought it sealed (from another person) so I can't simply log into my US mint account to see the order #.

I think I know what it is (based on the PGID #16798352) but I want to be sure before trying to sell it "as is".

Any ideas ?

1northcoin

Do you have a medical friend with access to a scope?

MilesWaits

The tracking number on the box, as long as you’re able to access an account, will give you the information.
Otherwise, as noted above, you best have people in the x-ray field.

MilesWaits

For extra points, what recent issue did we have “ethical newbies” coming to the forum asking how they could reseal their boxes?

Bochiman

Yeah...tracking # if you have your account, as Mileswaits said. That's best way.
I've used that to look up some of my opened boxes (since 2006) as some of the external post-its had fallen off, that I used.

Bochiman

@MilesWaits said:
For extra points, what recent issue did we have “ethical newbies” coming to the forum asking how they could reseal their boxes?

I didn't see that....only thing I could think would be GSA dollars?

JBK

He said he bought it from someone else so his account won't be of any help.

Yikes. Unopened boxes from 13 years ago where there isn't 100% certainty is what's inside. Maybe the original seller already swapped out the original contents.

Jimnight

CaptHenway

What are the dimensions of the box (height, length, thickness) and the weight?

ricko

Get the people from Forensic Files on the job..... They will swab it for DNA, track it to the individual who packaged it, then have them check their records.... Cheers, RickO

levinll

7 1/2" x 6 3/4" x 2 3/8"

BuffaloIronTail

What a dilemma.

If it was me, I'd just rip that sucker open and relish the contents.

I'm no help at all...............

Pete

matt_dac

I’m not a fan of sealed boxes unless we’re talking about the little plastic ‘boxes’ encapsulating my coins with grade and serial number.

I hope you have some good treasure in there though.

Mgarmy

2019 s erp for a thousand Alex (to answer the question above)

1630Boston

Here's a thread from this year trying to see inside a sealed GSA box
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/12540988#Comment_12540988

Carson City $1 GSA Hoard in Original US Postal Box Labeled 1878 UNOPENED

"For those watching this chain, I attempted to use an X-ray machine, as well as a CT scanner with 3D image (healthcare systems) to see within this box without opening it. Unfortunately, this was unsuccessful and unable to see the coin and it’s design in any clarity. Oh well, it was worth a shot, but technology has its limitations too!"

3stars

Are there any lists for what was issued in 2007? Don't remember it being a banner year for mint products.

1630Boston

@3stars said:
Are there any lists for what was issued in 2007? Don't remember it being a banner year for mint products.

United States Mint 2007 Gift Catalog

Featured in this year’s catalog are the first four Presidential $1 Coins packaged in assorted sets, including the Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set™, United States Mint Proof Set®, United States Mint Silver Proof Set™, and the redesigned United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set®. Also featured is the 2007 United States Mint American Legacy Collection™, which includes a proof silver dollar from both the Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program and the Little Rock Central High School Desegregation 50th Anniversary Coin Program, along with 14 coins from the United States Mint Proof Set.

Additional products offered in this catalog include:

–50 State Quarters Coin and Die Sets–Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah

–50 State Quarters First Day Coin Covers™

–50 State Quarters Greetings from America Portfolios and Card Sets™, 1999–200.

–American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin

–American Eagle Gold Proof and Uncirculated Coins – available in the 1/10–ounce, 1/4–ounce, 1/2–ounce, and one–ounce weights and the four–coin set; the individual one–ounce proof coin is sold ou.

–American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coins – available in the 1/10–ounce, 1/4–ounce, 1/2–ounce and one–ounce weights, and the four–coin set

–American Eagle Silver Coins, Proof and Uncirculated

–Bronze Medals — Tuskegee Airmen, Byron Nelson, Norman Borlaug, Little Rock Nine in 1½– and three–inch sizes

–Collector’s Boxes – Boxes accommodate one–, two–, and three–lens sets, quarter rolls and dollar rolls

–Jamestown 400th Anniversary Coin Program, featuring a proof and uncirculated $5 coin and a proof and uncirculated silver dolla.

–Little Rock Central High School Desegregation 50th Anniversary Coin Program, featuring a proof and uncirculated silver dolla.

–United States Mint 50 State Quarters Proof Set™

–United States Mint 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Set™

Baley

Jefferson's Liberty half ounce gold?

levinll

I'm thinking it's the 10th anniversary 2 coin plat. coin set.

Baley

Well, send it on in to PCGS!
You put the whole box in your SDB, odds are its not a proof set or silver eagle.

JBK

@Baley said:
Well, send it on in to PCGS!
You put the whole box in your SDB, odds are its not a proof set or silver eagle.

This may be the best solution.

djm

There should be a 3 character code on the outer label of the shipping box for something from 2007 it would be a letter followed by 2 digits example U90.

levinll

Don't see any 3 digit/character code on the outer label.

If I'm assuming that what it's in the box is the 2 coin plat set, is it worth more having a FS label ?