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Mint Set and Proof Set Varieties
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Over the years I have learned that certain mint sets are rich in varieties.
I was wondering if we could put our heads together and make a list.
1957 was a double set and perhaps half have at least one "B" quarter in them.
1959 At least most have a type B quarter AND a type II half for Philly.
1960 about half have a type B quarter
1967 about half have the new quarter reverse in them. Circulation strikes are only a few tenths of 1 per cent with this updated reverse.
1970 Most have the D mint type M quarter, a few have a doubled die quarter, some have normal quarters. Many of this year were cut up for the half dollar. 1970 D's in ciculation were about 84% normal, 11% type M. The per centages in dealers' stock just might be the reverse of that.
I was wondering if we could put our heads together and make a list.
1957 was a double set and perhaps half have at least one "B" quarter in them.
1959 At least most have a type B quarter AND a type II half for Philly.
1960 about half have a type B quarter
1967 about half have the new quarter reverse in them. Circulation strikes are only a few tenths of 1 per cent with this updated reverse.
1970 Most have the D mint type M quarter, a few have a doubled die quarter, some have normal quarters. Many of this year were cut up for the half dollar. 1970 D's in ciculation were about 84% normal, 11% type M. The per centages in dealers' stock just might be the reverse of that.
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Some 1974 Mint Sets have DDO-001 Kennedy Halves
Some 1973 Mint Sets have DDO-003 Kennedy Halves
Some 1971 Mint Sets have DDO Kennedy Halves
The name is LEE!
There are also some nice proof DDO cents:
1971 DDO (several big ones)
1968 DDO
1963 DDO
1960 DDO (also can have SD proofs)
1953 DDO
1951 DDO
and others.
There are also several years with no S proofs:
have a Philly quarter with the type "d" reverse. This coin often has a PL
reverse but less so in the mint set! It can be found in high grade in the
set only, though.
1937-1972 proof sets had a special quarter reverse - Type B, but see notes for the year 1968.
1951-1952 Quarter obverse comes in 2 variations
1956 Half comes in 2 ways - Type I and Type II which became the standard for proof Franklins.
1957-1963 proof sets have the Type II half (as well as the Type B quarter)
1964 Half has the Accentuated Hair Variety - in a few proof sets only.
Half with Broken Ray reverse
Pointed and blunt tail Dimes
1968 has many quirks to it.
No S dime - a very few
New modified dime reverse - only used on some proofs only
Quarter Reverse type M was used for about 3/4 of the production. This was a brand new proof only version.
Quarter Reverse type B was used late in the year for about 1/4 of the production. Again found on proofs only this year.
Quarter reverse matching the bulk of 1965-1967 circulation strike quarters was used for about 1% of the production.
Quarter reverse matching the bulk of 1969-1972 circulation strike quarters was used for about 2% of the production.
Cases - side opening, top opening, different shades
1970 No S Dime - est mintage 2,200
Large date and small (scarce) date cent
1971 No S Nickel - est mintage 1,655
Half comes in two obverse variations
1975 No S Dime - a very few
1983 No S Dime - a very few
1990 No S cent - a very few
1990 Prestige set - No S cent - a very few
edited to add 1951-1952, 1971 half and spelling errors
There's an interesting D/D dime in the '69 mint sets (~5.5%).
The small date '70-S cent appears in about 10.1% of sets.
Thanks Don
http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=26&threadid=649779&highlight_key=y&keyword1= type b
These coins are toned and sort of emphasize the differences. The division between the inside of the wings and the field is increased. As a result, tarnish begins to collect there and makes the wing looked outlined in black. It is quite distinctive. A blast white coin is much more subtle.
Searching for " type b " in the title will bring up so many threads, that it is almost overwhelming. I will go back there and I will try to get you a link to some of the pickup points.
http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=26&threadid=718818&highlight_key=y&keyword1= type b
<< <i>A lot of the '68 mint sets (~2.5%) has a nice DDO dime in it (Philly).
There's an interesting D/D dime in the '69 mint sets (~5.5%).
The small date '70-D cent appears in about 10.1% of sets. >>
Wow. The things we learn!
Scored a 1969-D/D and a 1968 DDO from my current stock.
The name is LEE!
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<< <i>A lot of the '68 mint sets (~2.5%) has a nice DDO dime in it (Philly).
There's an interesting D/D dime in the '69 mint sets (~5.5%).
The small date '70-D cent appears in about 10.1% of sets. >>
Wow. The things we learn!
Scored a 1969-D/D and a 1968 DDO from my current stock. >>
D'oh. That's a '70-S sm dt of course that's about 10.1% of mint set mintage.
So... ...do you mind saying how many sets you checked to find one of each?
<< <i>You asked for pictures. Here are some nice ones:
http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=26&threadid=649779&highlight_key=y&keyword1= type b
These coins are toned and sort of emphasize the differences. The division between the inside of the wings and the field is increased. As a result, tarnish begins to collect there and makes the wing looked outlined in black. It is quite distinctive. A blast white coin is much more subtle.
Searching for " type b " in the title will bring up so many threads, that it is almost overwhelming. I will go back there and I will try to get you a link to some of the pickup points. >>
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Found a good discussion on quarter reverse type B pickup points.
2nd link
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<< <i>A lot of the '68 mint sets (~2.5%) has a nice DDO dime in it (Philly).
There's an interesting D/D dime in the '69 mint sets (~5.5%).
The small date '70-D cent appears in about 10.1% of sets. >>
Wow. The things we learn!
Scored a 1969-D/D and a 1968 DDO from my current stock. >>
D'oh. That's a '70-S sm dt of course that's about 10.1% of mint set mintage.
So... ...do you mind saying how many sets you checked to find one of each? >>
Two 1968 Sets and 8 1969 Sets. First one off the stack of 69's was the D/D!
I still have more in the garage but they'll have to wait for now.
The name is LEE!