eBay: 1999 Special Mint Sets - ending soon
pendragon1998
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Hi all,
I usually post 'across the street', but I thought I'd go ahead and put in a plug for these auctions on these boards. I'm selling some 1999 special mint sets, which each include the 1999-P and 1999-D uncirculated Susan B. Anthony dollars from that year, as well as two mint tokens and all of the associated packaging.
What many collectors do not realize is that the 1999 Special Mint Set (SMS) issued dollars were minted using a different process than the regular circulation-strike dollars of that year. The 1999-P and 1999-D SMS dollars were double-struck on specially polished dies, creating a rather unique, proof-like effect on many of the coins. SMS coins usually appear to have an almost chromed surface in comparison to the regular circulation strike coins (see photos below).
Because the SMS coins were minted in a different process from the circulation-strikes of the year, I consider both varieties to be necessary in a complete set of SBA dollars (see one of the eBay auctions for more info). At present, third-party graders (like PCGS or NGC) are not recognizing the difference between SMS and circulation strike SBA's, but my guess is that sometime in the future this will change. The 1999 SMS issue was not included in the regular mint set of that year, so purchasing the Special Mint Set is the only way to acquire this variety.
My eBay listings
Bidding starts at $5.00, with buy it now options at $9.99
One lot ends Monday and another ends Wednesday. I'll be listing more if anyone misses out and wants one.
Below is a photo of one of the lots up for sale, as well as example shots of the regular circulation issue and SMS issue for comparison. (My photography skills are evolving
)
I usually post 'across the street', but I thought I'd go ahead and put in a plug for these auctions on these boards. I'm selling some 1999 special mint sets, which each include the 1999-P and 1999-D uncirculated Susan B. Anthony dollars from that year, as well as two mint tokens and all of the associated packaging.
What many collectors do not realize is that the 1999 Special Mint Set (SMS) issued dollars were minted using a different process than the regular circulation-strike dollars of that year. The 1999-P and 1999-D SMS dollars were double-struck on specially polished dies, creating a rather unique, proof-like effect on many of the coins. SMS coins usually appear to have an almost chromed surface in comparison to the regular circulation strike coins (see photos below).
Because the SMS coins were minted in a different process from the circulation-strikes of the year, I consider both varieties to be necessary in a complete set of SBA dollars (see one of the eBay auctions for more info). At present, third-party graders (like PCGS or NGC) are not recognizing the difference between SMS and circulation strike SBA's, but my guess is that sometime in the future this will change. The 1999 SMS issue was not included in the regular mint set of that year, so purchasing the Special Mint Set is the only way to acquire this variety.
My eBay listings
Bidding starts at $5.00, with buy it now options at $9.99
One lot ends Monday and another ends Wednesday. I'll be listing more if anyone misses out and wants one.
Below is a photo of one of the lots up for sale, as well as example shots of the regular circulation issue and SMS issue for comparison. (My photography skills are evolving
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