@MsMorrisine said:
it is expected for future mint sets to include a cent based upon the mint including a half when those were not minted for circulation
Except the 50 cent piece was not discontinued as a denomination. Production for circulation was merely suspended due to lack of demand and adequate existing supply. And it has been resumed on occasion, when demand warranted.
Very different from this, where they are discontinuing the cent due to production costs. Not lack of demand.
They'll do whatever they want. But there is no more reason to include a discontinued cent in an annual coin set than to include any other coin that is no longer made. Could also include a two cent piece, three cent nickel, half cent, etc. Other denominations that are no longer in production for circulation that would have no place in a current year annual coin set.
A quick look at the S-B Auction site shows sets with the best grades are commanding a premium, e.g., Set #212 of 232:
2025 24 Karat Gold Cent, Omega Privy Mark, MS-69 (PCGS)
2025 Circulating Cent, Omega Privy Mark, MS-65 RD (PCGS)
2025-D Circulating Cent, Omega Privy Mark, MS-67 RD (PCGS)
Bid for the above lot is currently $50K
The lowest bids are $26K. 149 lots are at $30K or more. Set 1 of 232: $55K. Set 232 of 232: $290K
Lowest bid on the board: $30K.
Highest bids (excluding the lot w/ the dies) : $110,000 for Lot 1 of 232; 13 lots have current bids of $50,000 or more.
Lot 232 of 232 (Incl. dies & fingerprints): $290,000.
I assume the $130K has something to do with the #1 of 232 label, and not admiration for all the spots on the Zincolns. It'll be interesting to see to what degree winning bids are spread out among the remaining lots before they go live and how much money is left in the room once the later lots of middling quality go live. Lot 212 has the nicest coins and it's currently bid to $80K. All bets off for the set with the dies and designer fingerprints.
SB auctions make me nervous, because there's the BID button right there in the open, and no way to turn it off (HA lets you disable the bid button). So one errant click and I own one of these dubious things.
@ProofCollection said:
First lot went for $130k and then they paused and now I can't get a live bidding feed. I'm assuming they'll have to postpone the sale?
Update, looks like they'll be back live in about 15 minutes. Interesting.
When they went back live, they reopened Lot 1 and it sold for $200K. . .WTH ?
@TimNH said:
SB auctions make me nervous, because there's the BID button right there in the open, and no way to turn it off (HA lets you disable the bid button). So one errant click and I own one of these dubious things.
"Congratulations TimNH, you bumped the bid button and are now the proud owner of this lot. Please remit $200,000."
"To Be Esteemed Be Useful" - 1792 Birch Cent --- "I personally think we developed language because of our deep need to complain." - Lily Tomlin
@sanddollar said:
PCGS authenticated and graded 232 sets of three Omega Privy Mark Lincoln Cents, symbolizing an end to the denomination’s 232-year numismatic era.
Her prints on the holder should add some value.😀
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And the Mint just announced the 1776-2026 dated Lincoln cents for collector sets.
So now what?
Numismatist. 54 year member ANA. Former ANA Senior Authenticator. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Author "The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922," due out late 2025.
I had two lots I was interested in and would have played at 15-20k. Boy was I dreaming. Good on those who were able to get an early lot for under 50k. These are historic, but are now going for double and over my guess of low 30's.
@smuglr said:
I had two lots I was interested in and would have played at 15-20k. Boy was I dreaming. Good on those who were able to get an early lot for under 50k. These are historic, but are now going for double and over my guess of low 30's.
I was dreaming too. I saw the early lots go for as low as $48k (I don't think any sold lower) and I thought prices would drop lower as it proceeded but instead prices went up. I'm guessing those would be easily flippable for 50% profit.
@smuglr said:
I had two lots I was interested in and would have played at 15-20k. Boy was I dreaming. Good on those who were able to get an early lot for under 50k. These are historic, but are now going for double and over my guess of low 30's.
I was dreaming too. I saw the early lots go for as low as $48k (I don't think any sold lower) and I thought prices would drop lower as it proceeded but instead prices went up. I'm guessing those would be easily flippable for 50% profit.
Right as people missed out on their lot and the frenzy grew prices continued to rise as less lots were available. Oh well, fun to dream, like with the lottery, now watch I'll win the powerball after the auction.
Comments
I have read “yes” as to proofs from numerous sources, but mixed as to mint sets. Anyone have an official source?
Except the 50 cent piece was not discontinued as a denomination. Production for circulation was merely suspended due to lack of demand and adequate existing supply. And it has been resumed on occasion, when demand warranted.
Very different from this, where they are discontinuing the cent due to production costs. Not lack of demand.
They'll do whatever they want. But there is no more reason to include a discontinued cent in an annual coin set than to include any other coin that is no longer made. Could also include a two cent piece, three cent nickel, half cent, etc. Other denominations that are no longer in production for circulation that would have no place in a current year annual coin set.
A quick look at the S-B Auction site shows sets with the best grades are commanding a premium, e.g., Set #212 of 232:
2025 24 Karat Gold Cent, Omega Privy Mark, MS-69 (PCGS)
2025 Circulating Cent, Omega Privy Mark, MS-65 RD (PCGS)
2025-D Circulating Cent, Omega Privy Mark, MS-67 RD (PCGS)
Bid for the above lot is currently $50K
The lowest bids are $26K. 149 lots are at $30K or more. Set 1 of 232: $55K. Set 232 of 232: $290K
wow
i'm fingerprinting all my 2025 coins now!
Why limit yourself to 2025?
All comments reflect the opinion of the author, even when irrefutably accurate.
Lowest bid on the board: $30K.
Highest bids (excluding the lot w/ the dies) : $110,000 for Lot 1 of 232; 13 lots have current bids of $50,000 or more.
Lot 232 of 232 (Incl. dies & fingerprints): $290,000.
First lot went for $130k and then they paused and now I can't get a live bidding feed. I'm assuming they'll have to postpone the sale?
Update, looks like they'll be back live in about 15 minutes. Interesting.
http://ProofCollection.Net
I assume the $130K has something to do with the #1 of 232 label, and not admiration for all the spots on the Zincolns. It'll be interesting to see to what degree winning bids are spread out among the remaining lots before they go live and how much money is left in the room once the later lots of middling quality go live. Lot 212 has the nicest coins and it's currently bid to $80K. All bets off for the set with the dies and designer fingerprints.
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
SB auctions make me nervous, because there's the BID button right there in the open, and no way to turn it off (HA lets you disable the bid button). So one errant click and I own one of these dubious things.
Very strong auction so far. Great to see such strong interest for this great pieces of history.
Successful BST with drddm, BustDMs, Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
When they went back live, they reopened Lot 1 and it sold for $200K. . .WTH ?
PCGS authenticated and graded 232 sets of three Omega Privy Mark Lincoln Cents, symbolizing an end to the denomination’s 232-year numismatic era.
no nfc?
"Congratulations TimNH, you bumped the bid button and are now the proud owner of this lot. Please remit $200,000."
"To Be Esteemed Be Useful" - 1792 Birch Cent --- "I personally think we developed language because of our deep need to complain." - Lily Tomlin
Lot 10069, with a pair of MS66 Zincolns, went for $160K. . .Running Sales total through the first 85 lots: $5,279,500.
Maybe with the profits, the Mint can afford a Geek Squad guy to run their next live stream
Her prints on the holder should add some value.😀
And the Mint just announced the 1776-2026 dated Lincoln cents for collector sets.
So now what?
I had two lots I was interested in and would have played at 15-20k. Boy was I dreaming. Good on those who were able to get an early lot for under 50k. These are historic, but are now going for double and over my guess of low 30's.
I was dreaming too. I saw the early lots go for as low as $48k (I don't think any sold lower) and I thought prices would drop lower as it proceeded but instead prices went up. I'm guessing those would be easily flippable for 50% profit.
http://ProofCollection.Net
The omega omega set, set # 232 just sold for $800000. Almost a bargain with the dies when you consider some of the other lots lol.
Right as people missed out on their lot and the frenzy grew prices continued to rise as less lots were available. Oh well, fun to dream, like with the lottery, now watch I'll win the powerball after the auction.
Total of all Lots: $16,764,500 ( or 1,676,450,000 cents )
Not including Lot 232, 16 lots sold for over $100,000.
Great auction. Fun to watch. History in the making. Congrats to those that won. Very happy for you.
Successful BST with drddm, BustDMs, Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572