1955 proof set box. Is this real ?

Addictedtocoins

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ModCrewman

Looks pretty good to me, I've heard that the pull-tab on the bottom is a sign of an authentic set.

CaptHenway

That's the way they look, though I don't know how you can tell it wasn't steamed open and resealed.

rec78

Yep--I have a 1953 proof set box it- looks just like that. Unfortunately the coins are not there but I do have the box.

Edited to add---1955 was the last year for these boxes-and the first year for the flat cellophane pack. I don't know how many of each were made - but I have seen more cellophane 1955 proof sets than Boxed sets.

Bob

ajman

From what I understand they started producing the cello's later in the year hence there are more boxed sets than envelopes out there in the marketplace.

rec78

<< <i>From what I understand they started producing the cello's later in the year hence there are more boxed sets than envelopes out there in the marketplace. >>



There may have been more boxed sets produced-However, I believe that most of them were opened and the coins taken out, while most cello-packs are still around. Just my opinion. I think that there are more cello-packs in existence today then boxed sets.

Bob

ebaytrader

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<< <i>From what I understand they started producing the cello's later in the year hence there are more boxed sets than envelopes out there in the marketplace. >>



There may have been more boxed sets produced-However, I believe that most of them were opened and the coins taken out, while most cello-packs are still around. Just my opinion. I think that there are more cello-packs in existence today then boxed sets.

Bob >>




If by boxed, you mean still with the box, you're likely correct but if you consider the amount of previously boxed sets that now reside in Capital Plastics holders they far out number the flat packs.

georgiacop50

What appears to be a sllightly irregular orangey color on the bottom may indicate steaming. Compare the color of green on top carefully to the color of green on bottom...

ModCrewman

Call me naive if you must, but I just don't see enough to gain by going through the effort of steaming and resealing a box like this. If someone wants to check the contents, it would seem to me an incredible percentage (99.9%), would simply cut it open. I wouldn't personally have much if any concerns about it not being original.

#naiveIowan

UtahCoin

<< <i>Call me naive if you must, but I just don't see enough to gain by going through the effort of steaming and resealing a box like this. If someone wants to check the contents, it would seem to me an incredible percentage (99.9%), would simply cut it open. I wouldn't personally have much if any concerns about it not being original.

#naiveIowan >>



I think the gain would be opening and replacing the coins with washers and resealing the box.

ricko

Are you going to open it or flip it??? Cheers, RickO

Addictedtocoins

I am debating Ricko. I just got this at a flea market...after reading that there could be washers in this box, I might have too. Lol! Has anyone ever open one and found washers ?