Peaceman, whole/original sets appear from time to time. However, most of the better quality ones have already been broken up and submitted for grading.
By the way, if you see and/or buy a certified set which is consecutively numbered, that is NOT necessarily any indication that the set has not been put together.
I imagine they are pretty tough to find! My wife has a '41 and a '42 in Capitol Plastics holders. They are original but not the highest quality coins. She also has 1951 and 1953 sets in original packaging. I have a certified 1907 set. I believe it has been together since 1907.
What does an original 1936 proof set look like? I thought the mint also sold these coins individually something like the 1909-1916 sets of minor(cents & nickels) and silver (dimes,quarters & halves). I thought the complete packaged 5 coin proof sets started in 1950. Anyone have better information? Thanks. Steve
Let's be clear. An "original" set does not need to be in its original packaging. In fact, most original sets have been repackaged at least a few times.
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From previous discussions I believe the proof sets could have been packaged in a variety of ways. The book "United States Proof and Mint Sets" by Gale/Guth states that they were issued the same as the boxed proof sets of the 50's in seperate cellophane holders and stapled together and put in a box with tissue paper. Sure would be neat to find a satin finish 1936 proof set in the original packaging. mike
You're right Steve the mint sold proofs as individual coins from 1936 through 1942. If you find an original set it was because the collector ordered all five coins.
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By the way, if you see and/or buy a certified set which is consecutively numbered, that is NOT necessarily any indication that the set has not been put together.
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Let's be clear. An "original" set does not need to be in its original packaging. In fact, most original sets have been repackaged at least a few times.
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Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
Checking Heritage archives now................ nope.......
Yes, if you have $5,000+ and can find one
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