1999 Silver Proof Opinions Needed

Nion21

Hello everyone, I recently pulled my 1999- 2004 silver proof sets out of storage, and to my dissapointment the 1999 has started toning on the obverse of several of the quarters. I have seriously debated about selling it before it becomes worthless, or am I wrong in thinking that. I know that a deep cameo appearance will be lost with toning especially when it comes to the the silver proofs sets. I know toning is inevitable, even in some graded slabbed coins. Any input would be greatly appreciated. William

Myqqy

Do you have pictures of the coins in question? What type of toning is it? Many proof coins can have toning, and still retain their "deep cameo look"........

MS70ORBUST

It seems this is common to the 99 silver set. They dont get premium price with toning, but I bet you can still get around $250, depending on the severity of toning. If you sell on Ebay, make sure you list the toning and a picture if possible. This will keep you from a return or a negative.

Good luck and welcome to the crazy farm!!!!

mjhoffpauir

First of all...welcome to the boards. This is a place where wisdom and knowledge abound so take advantage of it. In regards to your question...IMHO I feel that it will make the premimum of your proofs go up. Toning is beautiful and I don't think you will have to worry about losing any value on your proofs. I do however think that the "rare" 1999 Silver Proof set is not worth the $250-285 it is going on EBay. I mean come on...the set is like 6 years old and are abundant in numbers to the point of flooding the market. But, if they are going for that much so be it...just MHO. Take care and enjoy your time on the forums.


M J Hoffpauir

relayer

I've got some 2000 silver sets toning red on the quarters.

I've seen the 1999 silver sets trading around $300 lately on eBay lately. I sold off my extras and just have the one set to keep. I wish I sold my others in todays market.

DorkGirl

Toning can be a real plus. If you can get us some pics, we'll be able to let you know one way or the other.

MajorDuty

It seems like all the modern coins are toning in a golden color. Maybe it's too early to tell if other colors will develope, but the majority I've seen are golden in color. If that's the color they're going to be, I'd rather have "blast white".

BillJones

Most of the toning that I see on Proof sets that go bad is dull, streaky brown. That does not cut it with anyone, except those who think that ANY toning is good toning.

BillJones

The wholesale "bid" on the 1999 silver set has reached $310.00.

I'm not selling my only set, which as not toned, because I've too mich collector in me. BUT I had a toning set, I'd consider selling it at this really high level, and perhaps buying another perfect white set, if that's what you like.

Look at it this way. If the set has not changed in six years, chances are given reasonable storage, it will be pretty stable.

Still I'd think about where you stored your sets. If it was in an area where the temperatures reached up and down extremes, or where it was really hot and humid, I'd think about keeping my sets some place else.

wjd283

I'd hang onto them.They seem to go up in price every week.You may also want to store them smoewhere else.

66Tbird

red, brown,,,, well I've got the light blue on some of mine. wierd. Lucky for me my 99 is the best set I have for All dcams and No tone.

cladking

Welcome aboard.