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2015 Reverse Proof Silver Dime in March of Dimes Special Set...
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Apparently at Long Beach, they're showing a 2015 silver reverse proof dime that'll be included with the 2015 March of Dimes Special Set to be released later this year.
Anyone there? Take a picture, please...
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Anyone there? Take a picture, please...
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And it's a Roosevelt Dime ! One of the ugliest current coins out there.
<< <i>I know it is a slippery slope to being the Canadian mint, and I know my opinion is not shared by most, but I have liked the special version coins of late. Our current stuff is so boring that any "redesign"is welcome IMO. >>
Even this wears thin after a while.
just how much are they going to charge for this...what a 1/15 of an ounce of silver?
btw
<<< not happy with these reverse proofs...i just don't like the looks
Probably would be worth something if not many got out!
bumanchu
<< <i>Arent they supposed to release a full reverse proof set soon? What will be so special about a dime in some 3 coin set? >>
Yes, they are.
I think we're about to be FLOODED with Reverse Proof Coins!
Of course, this means only one thing.
The quality of a reverse proof will end up in the toilet. I don't know why but the US Mint has an extremely difficult time in sustaining quality consistency! 2005 was a great year for the Satin Finish coins. But 2006 just blew chunks!
The 2006 Reverse Proof Silver Eagles had nice, consistent fields but the 2014 Reverse Proof Kennedy kinda sucked.
Now, if they were to "back pedal" just a WEE bit. and instead include an enhanced uncirculated version Roosevelt...........................??
The name is LEE!
<< <i>A reverse proof on anything that small as a Dime, does not compute. >>
Actually, it does. The mint has been actively trying different finishes on different coins. They started with the relatively large ASE's, with the Reverse Proofs and Enhanced Finish special sets. Last year it was the smaller Kennedy's and the Enhanced Sacabuc. I was fully expecting a RP or enhanced clad dime this year, but I suspect them mint's end-game is a silver RP and/or EF proof set, thus the silver dime. It would make sense to mass-produce one to see how it looks and is accepted before declaring a Reverse-Proof set. (Will we see a RP/EF Jefferson or Lincoln?)
<< <i> I know it is a slippery slope to being the Canadian mint, and I know my opinion is not shared by most, but I have liked the special version coins of late. Our current stuff is so boring that any "redesign"is welcome IMO. >>
Personally, I think it's clever that they're playing with finishes, rather than actively putting color overlays on the coins like every other mint on this planet. To me, it's no different than having an uncirc and proof version of the same coin, it's just a different die prep.
If the US Mint ever starts to color or put gold overlays on silver coins, then you can start comparing them to the RCM, Perth and the other world mints. But so far, I think they've stayed within acceptable boundaries... (For me, anyway...
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<< <i>A reverse proof on anything that small as a Dime, does not compute. >>
Actually, it does. The mint has been actively trying different finishes on different coins. They started with the relatively large ASE's, with the Reverse Proofs and Enhanced Finish special sets. Last year it was the smaller Kennedy's and the Enhanced Sacabuc. I was fully expecting a RP or enhanced clad dime this year, but I suspect them mint's end-game is a silver RP and/or EF proof set, thus the silver dime. It would make sense to mass-produce one to see how it looks and is accepted before declaring a Reverse-Proof set. (Will we see a RP/EF Jefferson or Lincoln?)
<< <i> I know it is a slippery slope to being the Canadian mint, and I know my opinion is not shared by most, but I have liked the special version coins of late. Our current stuff is so boring that any "redesign"is welcome IMO. >>
Personally, I think it's clever that they're playing with finishes, rather than actively putting color overlays on the coins like every other mint on this planet. To me, it's no different than having an uncirc and proof version of the same coin, it's just a different die prep.
If the US Mint ever starts to color or put gold overlays on silver coins, then you can start comparing them to the RCM, Perth and the other world mints. But so far, I think they've stayed within acceptable boundaries... (For me, anyway...
I for one, would love to see the US Mint do an enameled colorized version of the 5 oz ATB's... The fact remains, just about every major world mint, produces some kind of colorized coin, and the popularity of those coins along with the secondary markets, is very strong.
<< <i>Arent they supposed to release a full reverse proof set soon? What will be so special about a dime in some 3 coin set? >>
Gosh, what was special about that Sac and that unremarkable $1 fed note last year?
<< <i>Yes, they are.
I think we're about to be FLOODED with Reverse Proof Coins! >>
Agreed. However, it's just a different die finish, and the sets should be at the same price point as the silver proof set. (At least the gold buffs were the same price.)
<< <i>Of course, this means only one thing.
The quality of a reverse proof will end up in the toilet. I don't know why but the US Mint has an extremely difficult time in sustaining quality consistency! 2005 was a great year for the Satin Finish coins. But 2006 just blew chunks!
The 2006 Reverse Proof Silver Eagles had nice, consistent fields but the 2014 Reverse Proof Kennedy kinda sucked. >>
I think you'd see a level of quality consistent with the silver proof set should they produce such an annual set. Just my guess.
<< <i>Now, if they were to "back pedal" just a WEE bit. and instead include an enhanced uncirculated version Roosevelt...........................?? >>
What would be cool is having four silver dimes like the Kennedy silver set, including a silver uncirc.
The set will consist of a 2015 proof March Of Dimes commem, and two unique silver dimes, a W-mint marked proof and a P-mint marked reverse proof.
Still no product date, mintage or household limits.
Coin.................................................Price
March of Dimes Special Silver Set.....$61.95
Pricing for the 2015 March of Dimes Special Silver Set
The regular price for the proof commem will be $51.95, so the price for the W-mint proof and P-mint reverse proof silver dimes is $5 each.
I'm looking at these rather than the stand alone proof, I think.
More pocket coins to keep my Gold Kennedy company.
coin some institutional buyer scooped up 250,000 of those to prevent extreme embarrasment to the Special Olympics and
possibly the Kennedy Family.
Will there be anyone to scoop up a couple hundred thousand of these MOD $1's ? The dimes might push sales by
a little but how many collectors really care about Roosevelt Dimes? Oh sure theres a very vocal minority out there but
WWLS ( what would Laura say )?
I'm looking for the MOD coins to be a tad more popular than the recent Civil Rights coinage but nowhere near the
boosted popularity of the Shriver coin.
I am still undecided on these. I do support the March of Dimes because they paid for my polio-related surgery back in 1959, but I don't feel like paying an extra $15 for two dimes that mean nothing to me.
<< <i> I do support the March of Dimes because they paid for my polio-related surgery back in 1959, but I don't feel like paying an extra $15 for two dimes that mean nothing to me. >>
Then just donate the 15 bucks directly to the March of Dimes
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<< <i> I do support the March of Dimes because they paid for my polio-related surgery back in 1959, but I don't feel like paying an extra $15 for two dimes that mean nothing to me. >>
Then just donate the 15 bucks directly to the March of Dimes >>
Or the whole $62!
<< <i>I haven't learned my lesson yet so I'm in. >>
May 4 ,release date
Interesting
This will be the first proof minted at West Point I believe, so it could have some potential. I don't collect the series, but it will be needed for a complete Roosevelt dime set.
I don't think the reverse proof will be anything special since the mint indicated they be making reverse proof sets in the future. If they make the reverse proof set this year than this P reverse dime will not be special. If they don't make the reverse proof set this year than it will help the reverse proof in this set.
BTW I think the reverse proof sets will not be produced every year onward. The sets could be like the satin mint sets which had a limited run.
The mint is falling into that trap of producing too much for the collecting public. The mint made a statement about this in 2008. The reason they stopped the MS W fractionals in platinum and gold. Of course Moy is not around anymore to oversee the unlimited offerings .
limiting products mint statement
Box of 20
Well, just Love coins, period.
Box of 20
I'm very interested in it.
<< <i>A reverse proof on anything that small as a Dime, does not compute. >>
It's easy, all they have to do is move the cameo molecule from Roosevelt's head to the field.
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That's very LOW for those special dimes.
<< <i>The Mailing I received says the special silver set with the dimes will be limited to 75,000
That's very LOW for those special dimes. >>
If it's not mint to demand, this has possibilities.
<< <i>I don't think the reverse proof will be anything special since the mint indicated they be making reverse proof sets in the future. If they make the reverse proof set this year than this P reverse dime will not be special. If they don't make the reverse proof set this year than it will help the reverse proof in this set. >>
The "P" reverse proof dime will be special if the 2015 reverse proof set contains all "S" mint coins. This would mean that both dimes in the March of Dimes set would have mintages of 75,000 each, making them by far the keys to a complete Roosevelt dime set.
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Pictures of them look really good.