If that's an original set in its original case, I really doubt the coins were kept in it for the last 50 years. If the lining has managed to develop that much stain, the coins should be much more "oxidized" themselves.
I have a choice gem of this set. The coins are in a plastic insert. Perhaps this was how they were issued and most were removed and placed in the holder. They do tone heavily in the holder.
This guy may have removed the coins himself and the price might reflect that most of these are heavily toned.
I've bought excellent sets that look like that - coins were kept in mylar so as not to tone.
On the surface, that looks to be a pretty outstanding set. There are plenty of really cruddy sets out there that still have a nice case, so if one is needed, buy a junk set at a discount and "throw away the coins."
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<< <i>Not worth that money. Box mishandled, box always tones the coins, why aren't the coins toned? Very shiney.
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My set is toned, and I paid around $75.00 for it.........
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how they were issued and most were removed and placed in the holder. They do
tone heavily in the holder.
This guy may have removed the coins himself and the price might reflect that most
of these are heavily toned.
On the surface, that looks to be a pretty outstanding set. There are plenty of really cruddy sets out there that still have a nice case, so if one is needed, buy a junk set at a discount and "throw away the coins."
DPOTD-3
'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'
CU #3245 B.N.A. #428
Don
Top sets will go for £60 to £70.
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