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Sealed 1954 Proof Set.
keets
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I don't buy sealed sets very often, but last week we bought a really large collection and after going through it all the other day I discovered the 1954 set was still sealed. I decided to buy it. When I open it up what do you think I'll find??
I'll post pictures over the weekend before it's opened and the individual coins afterwards.
Al H.
I'll post pictures over the weekend before it's opened and the individual coins afterwards.
Al H.
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I have a '54 set sealed as well, I'm afraid to open it.
When I open it up what do you think I'll find??
Al H.
Sadly, an average proof set - or worse
You can sell it on eBay if you hype it up with
Still sealed by US Mint for 62 years
Where do you think DEEP CAMEO PROOFS come from? Sets like this!
Are there thousands of dollars in undiscovered gems in this set?
mark
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
That's the only way sealed proof sets are sold on eBay.
I am thinking a nice CAM half dollar, maybe even the elusive DCAM. After a quick rinse to get rid of the spots, goes 66+
- About half of the 1954 Proof sets were packaged in the old cellophane sleeves. If the set was stored in a dry environment with steady temperatures, the coins might be nice. If you are really lucky there might be a two sided cameo coin in the set, preferably the half dollar.
- The other half of the 1954 Proof sets were packaged in the cloudy plastic sleeves. Those things very often imparted toning which ranged from cloudy to black and ugly. The black, ugly toning can't be dipper off the coins, so they are fit for the junk silver pile, unless you find an individual who thinks the black toning is "attractive." From some of the comments I've seen on the Internet, such people do exist.
- The set was stored in someone's garage, basement or attic. In that case they may have been baked, frozen, wetted down or a combination of all three. In that case it won't matter if the coin are cellophane or plastic, they will probably look like the devil.
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If you sell it on eBay you first have to steam it open, look at the coins and then reseal it.
That's the only way sealed proof sets are sold on eBay.
LOL...Sooooooooo true!
That's the only way sealed proof sets are sold on eBay.
Unless you use these for those who like old stuff to be like new:
eBay Envelopes
I look forward to seeing what you find!
K
What!
Don't you know that we need instant gratification and can't possibly wait while you go about your daily life?
Looking forward your follow up.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
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The staple will be rusted. The cellophane will be brittle. The coins will be slightly hazy.. There will be some cameos, some will be one sided, some will be light cameos, the cent will be brilliant and lightly toned. The quarter will be the nicest coin, the Franklin will have some discoloration at the rim nearest the staple that will not dip off, and die polish lines that looks like light hairlines across the portrait and bell.
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That's one detailed prediction. Nice.
You need to be more vague and use general terms if you're ever going to make it as a psychic.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
I'd open it. Cheap thrills
mark
+1
It's even a cheap thrill here to know how you did!
Tom
The contents of the sealed box will most likely be one of the three scenarios described by Bill Jones. Hopefully the first.
A few years ago I was at a B&M shop in Denver. The owner had multiple boxed 1954 sets whose coins were contained in the soft poly bags used in the latter part of 1954 and a large part of 1955 instead of the 1950-early 1954 brittle cello sleeves.
I expected the coins in the poly bags to have ugly dark toning. Not so.
The three silver coins did have some dark purple crescent toning that under good lighting is eye appealing. The quality of the coins was very good. The three silver coins have light to moderate frosted devices, with the central devices not being toned. The fields are nicely mirrored also. These attributes gave the silver coins in the set positive eye appeal, so much so that I bought one of the sets. I like colorful toning on proof coins that frames frosted central devices.
For this set any attempt to remove the toning would be a disaster since the removal of the purple toning can be done, but an ugly tan/yellow color remains that can not be removed.
I took the coins out of the poly bags and put them in a Capital holder to prevent further poly bag toning that would ruin the coins.
What up Keets?
I'm curious to see what you find Keets.
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I have an unopened box as well. I bought a 53, 54 & 55 trio from an estate collection that came into a local shop I used to work for... they all appear unopened and original to me.
I'm curious to see what you find Keets.
Open them man! I'm on the runway for an International flight so make it snappy
mark
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
The rusted staple, no doubt.
oops, meant staple
I predict a rusted nail and corrosion
oops, meant staple
Actually if you can get the nail certified as a struck on nail Mint error it would be worth multiples of a 1954 proof set.
I have an unopened box as well. I bought a 53, 54 & 55 trio from an estate collection that came into a local shop I used to work for... they all appear unopened and original to me.
I'm curious to see what you find Keets.
Open them man! I'm on the runway for an International flight so make it snappy
mark
No way... I'm waiting for Keets!
Click on this link to see my ebay listings.
perhaps even some sweet ddo or ddr
fingers crossed for ya there keets
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