2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Proof Set go on sale tomorrow

levinll

Is there any difference between these and the cents that are in the 2009 proof set ?

InternetJunky

Nope. Linky

Edit: Just read the rest of the information on it...

"The United States Mint will begin shipping this product in late November 2009."

Yeah...let's sell something but not ship it for almost 3 months..geez.

BillJones

Why would anyone order this set? If you buy the clad or silver 2009 Proof set, you already have these coins.

When I was a dealer I was stuck with some of those State Quarters Only Proof sets that the mint issues every year. I almost could not give them away at the shows. I finally got rid of them by putting at big sign in my case at a FUN show offering them at 50% of Gray Sheet bid. A dealer bought them, but he actually had the brass ask if I could do any better on the price.

levinll

"These coins have the exact metallic content as contained in the 1909 one-cent coin (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc)."

is this the same composition as the cents that were in the proof sets ? Also the proof sets were struck in San Francisco. Does anyone know where the 4 coin Lincoln proof sets will be minted at ?

InternetJunky

<< <i>"These coins have the exact metallic content as contained in the 1909 one-cent coin (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc)."

is this the same composition as the cents that were in the proof sets ? Also the proof sets were struck in San Francisco. Does anyone know where the 4 coin Lincoln proof sets will be minted at ? >>



They're the same exact coins as the ones in the Proof & Silver Proof Sets. It's only being offered IMO because their are people who only collect Lincolns coins or just simply anything to do with Lincoln.

InternetJunky

<< <i>Why would anyone order this set? If you buy the clad or silver 2009 Proof set, you already have these coins.

When I was a dealer I was stuck with some of those State Quarters Only Proof sets that the mint issues every year. I almost could not give them away at the shows. I finally got rid of them by putting at big sign in my case at a FUN show offering them at 50% of Gray Sheet bid. A dealer bought them, but he actually had the brass ask if I could do any better on the price. >>



Yikes! Yeah I made the mistake of ordering the '09 Silver Proof Quarters before the Silver Proof Set came on sale. The quarter set I believe was a little over half the cost of the entire Silver Proof Set.

OPA

But as we all know or should know....When it comes to some Mint products, it's the packaging that sells. I think this will be a "hot item" even if it's just a duplication of what's already available in the clad & silver proof sets. I will order the max allowed of 5 sets...( heck they are cheap, and if history repeats itself, some of the most successful Mint products, are the cheapies that are overlooked by the "sophisticated" collectors.

shoebox911

<< <i>But as we all know or should know....When it comes to some Mint products, it's the packaging that sells. I think this will be a "hot item" even if it's just a duplication of what's already available in the clad & silver proof sets. I will order the max allowed of 5 sets...( heck they are cheap, and if history repeats itself, some of the most successful Mint products, are the cheapies that are overlooked by the "sophisticated" collectors. >>



A hot item that is being offered with an unlimited production number. Mark my words, within six weeks, the 5-set limit will be lifted which will make the set no different than any other proof or mint set. The Mint can also offer it for as long as they like, even into 2010.

timber100

To get the 95% copper cent in uncirc you still need to buy the uncirc. 2009 mint set, correct? Or are they selling a 95% copper uncirc. set in the future?

coinman420

<< <i>To get the 95% copper cent in uncirc you still need to buy the uncirc. 2009 mint set, correct? Or are they selling a 95% copper uncirc. set in the future? >>




i think the unc sets will be satin finish zinc. i think the only copper ones will be the proofs.

timber100

The mint indicates the set is 95% copper, so I assumed that would be the only way I would get burnished finish in 95% copper??

mint link

MsMorrisine

right now you're finding out more than many know.

MrOrganic

<< <i>"These coins have the exact metallic content as contained in the 1909 one-cent coin (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc)."

is this the same composition as the cents that were in the proof sets ? Also the proof sets were struck in San Francisco. Does anyone know where the 4 coin Lincoln proof sets will be minted at ? >>



san fran

timber100

<< <i>right now you're finding out more than many know. >>



Thats why I enjoy most of the posts, I always learn something, or find out what others dont know! I always take the time to read your posts, MsMorrisine, as I value your opinion.

Cheers

MsMorrisine

nooooo.... I'm a newbie!

levinll

So am I correct in saying that this set will be the only way to get the 4 2009 lincoln proof cents that are being made using the same metal composition as was used in 1909 ?

boucharda

<< <i>So am I correct in saying that this set will be the only way to get the 4 2009 lincoln proof cents that are being made using the same metal composition as was used in 1909 ? >>



The proof 95% coppers are in 4 different sets (silver, regular, Lincoln cent and the October dollar/cent set)

The uncirculated 95% coppers (satin finish) ONLY in the upcoming 36 coin set....

Hmmmmmmm.....which coppers will have the better value????

Survey says: "Uncirculated satins"


Correct???

US Mint link

edited to add link

levinll

Talk about confusing !

Thanks

ponderit

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