Any cherrypicks from 1953 ???

LochNESS

I got a 1953 set for my dad for Fathers Day. It's in a red Capital holder that says "US Proof Set" but they're definitely not proofs. I'm thinking lower MS possibly AU58s with at-best one 65 contender. Anyway ... what should we look for?

On the Jefferson I was thinking we could count the steps. Is there a FS variety for '53?

What would you look for under the glass?

Thanks in advance

Cameonut

Nothing listed for 1953 mint sets in the Cherrypickers Guide.

For 1953 proofs, there is a DDO cent, a DDO nickel, and a DDO quarter with recut tail feathers.

Good luck!

seanq

There are numerous nice RPMs on the S-mint cents and nickels, and I'm about 99% sure there's a nice 1953-D DDR quarter listed in the Cherrypickers Guide. Other than that, a full step nickel from any mint for the year would be a prize.


Sean Reynolds

LochNESS

Cool, thanks guys! The cent is wheat S, so I'll look for the RPM.

I haven't noticed any mint marks on the other four. So ... they are P's right?

FranklinFactory

Check the 1953 Franklin for the FS-401 bugs bunny and FS-402 odc. Those bring a nice premium

DIMEMAN

There is a 53-S/S RPM on the dime.

georgiacop50

There is a 1953 Bugs Bunny half. Every one I have seen has been FBL.

Also, the S mint half has an RPM.