What does Mint packaging look like for 1936-1942 proof sets?

coindeuce · July 13, 2006 8:50AM

If anyone has pics of the Mint issue packaging for 1936-1942 Proof sets, and a brief description, I would appreciate the help.

TheRaven · July 13, 2006 8:53AM

This would probably be pretty sweet if they exist.....

Never seen such a thing however.....

coindeuce · July 13, 2006 8:58AM

I thought I had seen a listing from a major auction house in the recent past in which the set was described as holdered in original Mint packaging. My recollection is that the coins were in a rectangular cardboard display board similar to the old Meghrig holders, with a black textured finish on the holder surface.

jdimmick · July 13, 2006 9:02AM

If the call I recieved earlier this week was legit, Ill let you know come next tuesday??(lets hope))

Russ · July 13, 2006 9:03AM

There is no standardized mint packaging for 1936-1942 proof sets. The coins were offered as singles. If a customer ordered a complete set, the outer packaging varied depending on what was laying around in the shipping department. The individual coins were placed in celo sleeves and, if multiple coins were ordered, stapled together.

Russ, NCNE

coindeuce · July 13, 2006 9:08AM

Thanks Russ. I have a '39 and a '42 set from different sources, in identical holders. Probably just coincidence. Hope this doesn't initiate another numismatic urban legend.

100proof1957 · July 13, 2006 9:20AM

Me thinks Russ is correct.

The coins were not sold as "SETS"

segoja · July 13, 2006 9:24AM

Russ is correct, although if a customer ordered one of each coin they would be stapled together and come in a carboard box similar but slightly larger than the 1950-1955 boxes.

They never came in cardboard black holders. Those were after market.

If a customer ordered 5 of each coin, the like coins were stapled together, i.e. 5 nickels, 5 cents etc.

This packaging is extremely rare, and as such, is most likely too rare for it's own good.

Russ · July 13, 2006 9:27AM

<< They never came in cardboard black holders. Those were after market. >>

Yeah, those aftermarket holders crop up from time to time with sellers calling them "original" US Mint holders.

Russ, NCNE

Frankcoins · July 13, 2006 9:46AM

Must be this????

100proof1957 · July 13, 2006 9:49AM

Tribute ?

Copies ?

TheRaven · July 13, 2006 10:33AM

Are the mintages known for each coin if they where sold seperately?

Russ · July 13, 2006 10:36AM

<< Are the mintages known for each coin if they where sold seperately? >>

Yes.

Russ, NCNE

seateddime · July 13, 2006 10:37AM

I have a monster 1939 set in a Wayte Raymond black holder that it has been in since at least the 50's.

I always thought it was the original holder - maybe not.

TheRaven · July 13, 2006 10:46AM

<< 

<< Are the mintages known for each coin if they where sold seperately? >>

Yes.

Russ, NCNE >>

Looking in the red book I see they have proof set total and individual proof coin totals..... I am assuming the proof set totals are for the lowest coin in the group....

Am I right here.....

Russ · July 13, 2006 10:48AM

You assume correctly.

Russ, NCNE

TheRaven · July 13, 2006 10:50AM

Never noticed this before, always wondered why the lincoln cents where so cheap compared to what I thought they might be.....

I learned something today

CaptHenway · July 13, 2006 2:14PM

<< If anyone has pics of the Mint issue packaging for 1936-1942 Proof sets, and a brief description, I would appreciate the help.

>>

Several years ago we bought in a really nice 1936 set that looked like the 1950-1955 boxed sets.
TD

Frankcoins · July 13, 2006 6:47PM

<< Tribute ?

Copies ? >>

1936-dated Proof Set "Tribute" (Replica)

The United States Mint is aware of recent efforts by the National Collector's Mint to market a replica of the United States Mint's 1936-dated Proof Set. Consumers should know that the National Collector's Mint is a business not affiliated or connected in any way with the United States Mint or the United States Government. The product - featuring medallions that closely resemble coins produced in 1936 - includes no genuine United States coins.

The set, which is identified as a "tribute" to the first proof set produced by the United States Mint in 1936, features no genuine coins. Instead, the medallions contained in the set are reproductions and have a metal content different from the genuine coins produced by the United States Mint. Actual proof sets produced by the United States Mint in 1936 remain a popular item among collectors.

Consumers should note that the medallions in the National Collector's Mint "tribute" set are metallurgically different than their U.S. coin counterparts. For example, the National Collector's Mint's "penny" medallion is made entirely of copper. Actual 1936-dated Lincoln pennies, backed by the United States Government, consist of 95 percent copper, and 5 percent tin and zinc.

Similarly, the National Collector's Mint's "nickel" medallion is made of "pure silver clad." Actual 1936-dated Indian Head/Buffalo nickels consist of 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel. Additionally, the image used on the National Collector's Mint's "nickel" medallion appears to have been taken from the 2001-dated Buffalo Commemorative Coin, itself based on the original Indian Head/Buffalo nickel (designed in 1913). The size of the head in relation to the inscription "LIBERTY" on the "tribute" nickel's obverse, as well as details in the subject's braid, hair and face, reflect the 2001-design and not the original design used in 1936.

What does Mint packaging look like for 1936-1942 proof sets?

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