1995 Civil War Commemorative in "photo case"

Raybob15239

In 1995, one of the options for the Civil War commems was a 2 coin set, proof half and dollar, housed in a plastic photo case box. The case was a hinged box designed to look like a case for tintype photos from the period, with a fake $10 gold piece (reverse showing) on the front and back of the case.

I have one of these and was wondering if there is any premium on them? I can't find a price listing for the set in any price guides.

Thanks

JupitarCoins

I am pretty sure there is a premium for the two coin sets. I have seen them a couple of years ago sell for $150.00 or so but times may have changed. I have the three coin set($5 dollar gold) with photo commem case and know for sure they sell around $350.00-$400.00 nowadays and that is quite a premium over cost.

BillJones

The Gray Sheet bid - ask on the three piece Civil War Proof set is $350 - $385. My experience might be old but when I was building a set of modern commemorative coins for one of customers I purchased the Civil War in set in the photo case for the bid price.

I think the photo case is a neat item, but I'm not sure that it really brings much of premium, especially on the wholesale market for the three piece set. I don't know about the two piece set because I've bought and sold them.

Raybob15239

Thanks for the replies. I remember seeing one in a B&M back in 2006 being offered at $165. I've not seen any since and could not find listings anywhere.

Ray

WaterSport

Hang on to it, the 150th of the Civil War is 2011....Could be some collecting interest strirred up then.

WS