Did the Mint experiment with any prototype Proof packaging back in 1950?
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Today I was appraising a group of proof sets (1942-1955). The 1950 was in cellophane much like, but not identical to 1955-64 proof sets. The coins were far above average in strike, beautifully toned, and the silver coins were cameos. Anybody have any thoughts? Special presentation maybe?
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Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
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Maybe it was privately assembled? Some dealers and companies made their own mint and proof sets (like the 82 and 83 sets that are similar but aren't the official souvenir sets). It likely would not be that difficult to recreate the packaging and even include the envelope.
However, I'm only guessing and would love to know if anyone has more information.
It has been long rumored that some larger coin dealers got special treatment from the mint.
This may also apply to some collectors that have had a long relationship with the mint.
So was it more pliable and less brittle than what is usually seen?
What do the staples look like?
My guess is an aftermarket type deal, but that's just my guess as I've never seen anything but the traditional packaging.
No staples. It's very similar to the traditional flat packs of 1955-1964
Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
I have seen 1950 sets at shows... did not notice a difference.... so might be a 'special' assembled set..Cheers, RickO
My guess is a private repackaging.
Did the machinery to package the flat pack 1955-1964 sets exist in 1950? The answer to this question may answer the OP's question as well. (I don't know the answer.)
I've never seen a 1950 proof set in anything that resembles a flat pack. I think the Captain is right - private repackaging.
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