1958 Mint Set

gene1978

I am getting ready to buy one of these and I want to make sure I get a real one. Is there anyway to tell if it was the set from the mint or not. I know I have read a little that these sets were not protect from tarnish and are just in cardboard.

ricko

Do a 'search' on this forum... quite a few threads on the topic. Cheers, RickO

EagleEye

The sets come with two coins of each denomination one card is the Denver coins and the other is Philly coins. The silver should be toned pretty much the same, with the side facing the paper backing usually much darker. I recall seeing beautifully toned sets back in the 1970's, but the longer they stay in the holders the darker they get, so the remaining sets in original holders are probably pretty darkly toned by now. Most have been broken up and slabbed.

djdilliodon

Here are some helpful hints when buying double mint sets.

1. Never buy sets that half white coins! Some sellers will put shrink wrap over the holders to try and justify why the coins never toned. If you see this don't buy it!

2. Try to buy sets that have attractive color for the date. There are plenty of blandly toned sets out there but not many attractive ones. Attractive ones are the ones that are desirable!

3. Try and buy sets that have at least the original envelope. Many collectors are anal with that and when it comes time to sell they will pay more for a set that is a 100% complete.

4. Try and buy sets that have no tears in the paper on the boards and sets that don't have creases in the card board holders.

5. Buy sets that are as clean and as high grade as you can find.

Monstarcoins

<< <i>Here are some helpful hints when buying double mint sets.

1. Never buy sets that half white coins! Some sellers will put shrink wrap over the holders to try and justify why the coins never toned. If you see this don't buy it!

2. Try to buy sets that have attractive color for the date. There are plenty of blandly toned sets out there but not many attractive ones. Attractive ones are the ones that are desirable!

3. Try and buy sets that have at least the original envelope. Many collectors are anal with that and when it comes time to sell they will pay more for a set that is a 100% complete.

4. Try and buy sets that have no tears in the paper on the boards and sets that don't have creases in the card board holders.

5. Buy sets that are as clean and as high grade as you can find. >>



I agree with everything here except I have found 1958 mint sets are about 50/50 for attractive color. The earlier you go the more correct your statement about attractiveness becomes. Everything else is spot on.

Monstarcoins

Here are a couple original 1958 mint set quarters. The obverses were showing and the reverses were hidden in the cardboard. Most times you wont be able to pop the coins out and look at the hidden side but when you get home this is what they will typically look like. Notice I said typically......This is not always the case. You might get home and find you have two colorful sides like the 1958D dime below. Good luck with you choice.

lcoopie

there are nice ones on the BST from time to time,
you might do a search