Is it OK to submit proof coins in US Mint packing?

Bruggs · February 17, 2013 8:09AM

I found an incredibly toned 1961 proof Lincoln in an original proof set. Is there any advantage to cut the coin from the set and leave it in the mint packing? It's one of those to nice to be real toners and my thinking is this might eliminate the chance for it to be bagged. Anyone have any first hand knowledge or input?
Thanks.
Bruggs

LindeDad · February 17, 2013 8:15AM

Only disadvantage of leaving it in the set is you have to pay to have all the coins in the set graded. And it does not keep it from being bagged in the original set.
In fact I think submitting in the set just means the helpers put it into flips before it goes to the graders rather than you putting them in flips.

MsMorrisine · February 17, 2013 8:30AM

there have been reports of "still in the set coins" coming back AT.

but you can submit it in the mint cello no problems.

Unknown · February 17, 2013 8:35AM

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LeeBone · February 17, 2013 10:21AM

<< <i>there have been reports of "still in the set coins" coming back AT.

but you can submit it in the mint cello no problems. >>

How would one go about ATing coins in mint cellos?

WingedLiberty1957 · February 17, 2013 11:15PM

I think the date of your example (1961) will help you. For some unknown reason 1961 Lincoln Cent Proofs tone at the drop of a hat. It is by far the most common Lincoln Cent Proof date for color. Note that this chart was tabulated in Spring 2012, since then the 1961 BN Proof slab count has increased to 50.

I would bet that your coin will come back slabbed and with a PCGS grade whether you submit it in the mint cello or if you send it in a flip (from the sounds of it). Post a photo if you have one.

WingedLiberty1957 · February 17, 2013 11:18PM

Here is an example of a toned 1961 that I found in the mint cello and the associated TrueView photo of same coin.

I also recommend when you send it in for grading, you also order a TrueView photo for $10. It will be the best photo you will ever get for that coin since it will be photographed out of the slab.

ricko · February 18, 2013 1:37AM

<< <i>How would one go about ATing coins in mint cellos? >>

Heat gun, sunlight....others.... Cheers, RickO

Is it OK to submit proof coins in US Mint packing?

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