Proof coins prior to 1950

grayroads

Proof coins/sets were mintage with the same mintage for each denomination from 1950, yet the same is not true for years prior to that date? Why? Were the proof coins sold individually as well as in sets? Any information would be helpful.

commoncents05

Yes, they were sold individually as well as in sets.

-Paul

ModCrewman

Good question...and correct answer.

segoja

From what I understand, if you wanted a set, you had to buy 1 of each coin. There was no ability to order a set as an option.

You could order any single coin in ay quantity. If you order 5 cents, 5 nickels, 5 dimes, 5 quarters and 5 halves you received the cents all stapled together and the nickels all styled together etc.

Pics would be useful, but they are not around as far as I know.

BillJones

You will also note that during the Barber coin era, the Proof mintages are the same each year for the dime, quarter and half dollar. The reason is that the coins were sold in sets which included the cent and neckel, the silver pieces and the gold coins.

The 1909 Proof Liberty has the highest mintage in the series because there were three types of cents issued that year, the Indian, 1909-VDB Lincoln and the 1909 Plain. Collectors who wanted to keep their collections complete had to buy three cent - nickel sets that year. The extra Liberty nickels kind of came along for the ride.

BillJones

<< <i>From what I understand, if you wanted a set, you had to buy 1 of each coin. There was no ability to order a set as an option.

You could order any single coin in ay quantity. If you order 5 cents, 5 nickels, 5 dimes, 5 quarters and 5 halves you received the cents all stapled together and the nickels all styled together etc.

Pics would be useful, but they are not around as far as I know. >>



I once purchased a 1942 Proof set that had the Type II nickel only in the original cellophane holders back in the mid 1970s. The coins were not stapled together but were lose in the holders.