South Africa Proof Set 1952 Nine-Coin Set - Finally
WillieBoyd2
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In 1964 I lived in California and wrote to many government mints asking to buy coins. Most did not sell directly to customers and referred me to banks or local coin dealers.
The South Africa Mint sent sent me a price list:
South Africa Mint pricelist for 1964 (one Rand was worth US $1.40 then)
I bought a few coins from the South Africa Mint in Pretoria but I could not afford the more expensive items and it was illegal to have gold coins shipped to the United States due to the US Treasury gold regulations.
The 1964 price list did list a 1951 nine-coin proof set which was lined out. But I wanted one of the proof sets, not necessarily the 1951 set.
Recently I was able to obtain a 1952 proof set with the last coins of King George VI.
South Africa Proof Set 1952 Case Cover
Size: 6-1/4 in x 4-1/2 in (15.5 mm x 11.5 mm)
South Africa Proof Set 1952 Case Open
Size: 6-1/4 in x 9 in (15.5 mm x 23.0 mm)
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Congratulations on obtaining the 1952 set and I love that you kept the price list! I have a complete 11-coin 1953 set in the original SAM box with the original SAM tissue papers that were placed on top of the coins. A few years ago I submitted the coins for grading and obtained TrueViews at that time. I still have the set intact and have kept the packaging, as well.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
@Willieboyd2 cool story and wonderful coins, I especially love the crown and farthing. Thank you for sharing!
Here is a pound to help finish the long set:
@TomB Would you mind sharing those TrueViews, please?
I like it I think I also have a set myself …somewhere😌
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At the request of @TouchOfGrey I will post link to the discussion I started regarding the 1953 SAM set. I won't post them here so as to not hijack the original and very cool thread.
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/972619/a-terrific-and-original-1953-south-african-mint-proof-set#latest
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
I found it 😄
Except it’s 1956 set !
Mintage on the gold coins is 508!
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
I'd keep the set in the case, as it's much harder to find that way now.
I still have empty cases for the 1953, 1955 and 1956 short sets I bought in 2001 at the ANA. The 1956 is now slabbed and I sold the others off a long time ago. I paid $20 each.