Got a 1954 Proof set graded across the street

FC57Coins · May 21, 2004 1:34AM

You'll remember that not too long ago I got a proofset from a friend still in it's original box and still sealed. Well - like a good soldier I waited until my birthday to open it up, and it turned out to be a pristine 1954 proof set. The coins had gotten discolored over the years, so I sent the whole thing in to NCS to have them do their conservation magic, and then have NGC holder the coins in one of their new proofset holders. Got the grades today - it should look pretty good when it's all said and done:

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Item Year Mint Mark Proof Grade Strike Char Comments

001 1954 25C PF 67

002 1954 1C PF 68 RD

003 1954 5C PF 69

004 1954 10C PF 67

005 1954 50C PF 67

JrGMan2004 · May 21, 2004 1:38AM

Cool...

Kennewickman · May 21, 2004 1:59AM

Nice grades FC57, I have an unopened 54 set that I sure would love to open, but for some reason I'am going to wait awhile. If you don't mind telling, what was ngc's charge for doing that set.

thanks,

wally

FC57Coins · May 21, 2004 2:32AM

I'll have to wait till I get the set back - I'm not sure if NCS processed all the coins or not, so it's usually what NCS charges plus the grading fee for an economy grading.

keets · May 21, 2004 2:43AM

hey Frank

so you're a good soldier...........but are you an old soldier????? nice, nice, nice. especially the Jefferson.

al h.

DHeath · May 21, 2004 2:47AM

Pretty cool. I've been wanting one of those holders wrapped around a SMS. Put up a pic when they get home.

Oak · May 21, 2004 3:37AM

Can you post a pic? I'd like to see how NGC is handling that. I've heard some negatives on their GSA bands.

vega1 · May 21, 2004 3:45AM

Cool!

If its not too rude to ask (and if it is, feel free to say so) how much $$ did all of that set you back when all is said and done? (without shipping of course)

Thanks

Stuart · May 21, 2004 3:50AM

Frank: Congrats on the excellent grading results on your 1954 Birthyear Proof Set!! I am anxious to see what the finished product looks like.

I may wait for these new set holdered coins to make it to the secondary sales market before purchasing my 1956 Birthyear set

golddustin · May 21, 2004 4:01AM

Very nice birthday present, indeed! (by the way, I was born in 1955 - any chance I can be added to his list?) I am also curious as to the charges for "preservation" services by NCS - I currently still have a certificate from joining which entitles me to a discount on 5 or 6 coins...I talked to them on the phone and asked what they did to the coins. They said that was a secret, they surely couldn't tell me! But I asked was their service just for problem coins, or what? They explained that, no, any coin could possibly benefit from the services they provide. Should I submit ugly toned coins that would probably grade higher if "preserved", or coins that were BB'd for the infamous "altered surfaces"?

FC57Coins · May 21, 2004 4:30AM

First of all - for the record, my birthyear is 57 - not 54 - I still have a few years before I can be considered OLD - Like Russ

As soon as I get the set I'll post the picture and the NCS charges - As for the holder, I think it's going to be pretty good. It's just like a big NGC holder. At the FUN show we received a souveneir set of state quarters in one of their multicoin holders and it's very nice - very sturdy and shows the coins off well.

ksteelheader · May 21, 2004 5:11AM

<< <i>I still have a few years before I can be considered OLD - Like Russ >>

......

....You saying Russ is old! How old is Russ????...

FC57Coins · May 21, 2004 5:42AM

Russ was born when the Earth was still covered with glaciers.... Unlike you - who turned on the freezer to make the glaciers

XpipedreamR · May 21, 2004 5:45AM

Lucky b*****d

dlimb2 · May 21, 2004 5:59AM

Hey Frank that sounds like the most beautiful and most perfect set of 1954 proofs.

100proof1957 · May 21, 2004 6:08AM

I bought an un-opened 57 proof set (birth year) on flea bay,pretty mundane stuff except the Jeff,just screams 69 but no cameo.
should i just clip it off the set and send it to NGC ?

Proof

FC57Coins · May 21, 2004 6:11AM

You can do that - or if you want to leave the set intact and have the whole thing graded I think either service would take it out of the packaging for you.

100proof1957 · May 21, 2004 6:34AM

cent looks like a couple carbon spots,full red 64 or 5
dime is prolly a 66 or 7
quarter is 66 or 7
half is 66 or 7
nickel just talks to me,very light golden toning.
opinions ?
should i just roll the dice and send the whole set in ?

Thanks

Proof

CoinAddict · May 21, 2004 9:01AM

Very nice grades, Frank. Especially on the Jefferson. Can't wait until you post pictures. I am really looking forward to seeing what the set looks like.

beartracks42 · May 21, 2004 9:28AM

Very nice grades

Got a 1954 Proof set graded across the street

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