Proof set question from newbie

craig63 · August 13, 2005 12:10AM

I have about 30 proof sets in their original envelopes (envelopes are open). The coins are all sealed. They were not purchased from a dealer and I have had them for 25++ years.I am considering selling them. Is there anything I should look for so I don't sell a $200 set ( example) for $7? I read somewhere about a certain 1/2 dollar that was worth quite a bit of money.

Thanks

Craig

craig63 · August 13, 2005 12:15AM

I just found what I was referring to...cut and paste job

RARE Proof 68 Deep Cameo KENNEDY Half Dollar (ACCENTED HAIR) That is Worth Over $9,000.00
or a
Proof 69 Deep Cameo LINCOLN Cent Worth Over $250.00
or Maybe a
Proof 69 Deep Cameo KENNEDY Half Dollar Worth Over $3,100.00

So what does "cameo" mean and is it highly noticable?

GTOster · August 13, 2005 12:22AM

turn on you PM
Paul

GTOster · August 13, 2005 12:26AM

A cameo is when the device is frosted and the fields are mirrored
Paul

CarlWohlforth · August 13, 2005 1:04AM

It depends on the year. Most proof coins are very well made and look great. Some are worth more if they are in perfect condition. There is a very tiny difference between perfect and almost perfect.

Accent Hair JFKs were made in the early part of 1964. Cameo proofs have very frosted devices with highly reflective fields (like a mirror). These are extremely valuable in proof coins from 1936-1942. Deep Cameo coins from the '50s are also very valuable. There are a few years after the Mint started making proof coins in San Francisco where a few sets are missing the S mint mark. They are valuable.

craig63 · August 13, 2005 1:05AM

So how do I turn on my "PM"? I thought is was on.

CarlWohlforth · August 13, 2005 1:08AM

It the upper right of the screen under the Navigation box there are a row of buttons. The second button is labeled "profile". Click that and there is an option to Allow Private Messages.

Russ · August 13, 2005 1:58AM

<< <i>RARE Proof 68 Deep Cameo KENNEDY Half Dollar (ACCENTED HAIR) That is Worth Over $9,000.00
or a
Proof 69 Deep Cameo LINCOLN Cent Worth Over $250.00
or Maybe a
Proof 69 Deep Cameo KENNEDY Half Dollar Worth Over $3,100.00 >>

You got that from eBay auction descriptions, didn't you?

Those sellers are hyping repacked garbage sets. Pay them no mind.

Since your sets are opened, check for coins that look like this:

They aren't worth anything, but if you find some I'll buy them for double the $7 you mentioned.

Russ, NCNE

tjkillian · August 13, 2005 2:53AM

Be nice, he was asking a serious question and there is an extremely slight possibility that there are some cameos or deep cameos in the bunch.

Tom

Russ · August 13, 2005 2:59AM

<< <i>Be nice, he was asking a serious question and there is an extremely slight possibility that there are some cameos or deep cameos in the bunch. >>

I was being nice. I provided him an image so he'd know what a cameo looks like.

Russ, NCNE

Spiffy469 · August 13, 2005 4:23AM

<< <i>

I was being nice. I provided him an image so he'd know what a cameo looks like.

Russ, NCNE >>

Russ was being very nice... Even offered him double the money on those coins.
Very Generous if you ask me

jeff

Myqqy · August 13, 2005 4:32AM

If you have coins that look like Russ' 64 half, I'll give you $1 more than Russ........

Dennis88 · August 13, 2005 4:33AM

<< <i>If you have coins that look like Russ' 64 half, I'll give you $1 more than Russ........

>>

I will give him $26

(yeah I know, I'm crazy

)

Russ · August 13, 2005 4:44AM

HEY! Don't be horning in on my action!

Russ, NCNE

Proof set question from newbie

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