From 1947-1949, and from 1951-1958, the mint sets were sold with two examples of each coin. You got two of each from Philly, two of each from Denver and two of each from San Francisco until they closed up after 1955. So six dimes would be right (2 P's, 2 D's and 2 S's.) And you got good value for your money back then. The face value of the set is $5.46 and they cost $6.14. Aye, aye skipper!(sorry, I had to say it.)
Should have added that not all of the mint sets had the same amount of San Francisco coins. The 1955 set doesn't have any nickels, quarters or halves from San Francisco because they weren't struck that year.
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Tom
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You sure have a nice group of dimes!
President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay
Capped Bust Half Series
Capped Bust Half Dime Series
Yes, they are going to PCGS. But not going to FUN.........
If I have these and the Quarters graded @ FUN. Sell them all there........ Pay for the trip....
Did you see the pic of the Half that I posted?
I think I made out very good with this purchase.
I've only ever seen one dime per mint set.
Tell me I'm not hallucinating !
From 1947-1949, and from 1951-1958, the mint sets were sold with two examples of each coin. You got two of each from Philly, two of each from Denver and two of each from San Francisco until they closed up after 1955. So six dimes would be right (2 P's, 2 D's and 2 S's.) And you got good value for your money back then. The face value of the set is $5.46 and they cost $6.14. Aye, aye skipper!(sorry, I had to say it.)