Proof Set Errors

Hayden · August 16, 2011 12:07PM

Does anyone know if proof sets have a lower error percentage than business strikes?

Broadstruck · August 16, 2011 12:25PM

<< Does anyone know if proof sets have a lower error percentage than business strikes? >>

Yes proof errors escape extremely far less then business strikes as each is examined by a mint employee.

frnklnlvr · August 16, 2011 7:58PM

<< Does anyone know if proof sets have a lower error percentage than business strikes? >>

Yes, by far! I have many Franklin bus. strike errors in my collection but not a single proof error. I'd like to see a Franklin proof error if anyone has one to post.

BillJones · August 16, 2011 9:59PM

I can't post any pictures of Franklin half dollar errors, but I do have this picture of a Sacagawea dollar that was in a Proof set the mint sent to me years ago. This is the worst mint fresh Proof coin I have ever seen. The hole in her face is a large lamination which results when bubble of air gets into the metal alloy that allows a portion of the planchet to fall out of the piece.

ctf_error_coins · August 17, 2011 1:13AM

Errors on proof coins are extremely rare and highly collectable. Many of those collectors post in these forums

Here is a one-of-a-kind rolled in wire on a proof state quarter, the only one ................

seanq · August 17, 2011 1:25AM

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<< Does anyone know if proof sets have a lower error percentage than business strikes? >>

Yes, by far! I have many Franklin bus. strike errors in my collection but not a single proof error. I'd like to see a Franklin proof error if anyone has one to post. >>

I have a proof Franklin with a minor rim clip, which I bought from someone on the boards, if I can find a picture I'll add it to the thread.

Sean Reynolds

19Lyds · August 17, 2011 1:35AM

I have a 1971-S Eisenhower Proof with a minor "disk clip" at 10:30 Obv/7:30 Rev.

ModCrewman · August 17, 2011 5:42AM

Sold this one on Ebay a few weeks ago, struck through string.

rottnrog · August 17, 2011 7:23AM

I have a proof 1984-S cent missing the copper plating !

Broadstruck · August 17, 2011 7:31AM

I've got a few

cladking · August 17, 2011 7:41AM

Yes, proof set errrors are far far scarcer than business strike coins but mint set errors are far scarcer than
regular business strikes. Proof set errors are much scarcer than mint set errors.

I suppose this might muddy the water a little though.

MedalCollector · August 17, 2011 7:56AM

Here's one. Wyoming proof69 struck through obverse, reverse, collar, and retained.

Broadstruck · August 17, 2011 8:03AM

2007-S 25C Wyoming 90% Silver Proof Partial Collar Mint Error NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo.

frnklnlvr · August 17, 2011 7:49PM

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<< Does anyone know if proof sets have a lower error percentage than business strikes? >>

Yes, by far! I have many Franklin bus. strike errors in my collection but not a single proof error. I'd like to see a Franklin proof error if anyone has one to post. >>

I have a proof Franklin with a minor rim clip, which I bought from someone on the boards, if I can find a picture I'll add it to the thread.

Sean Reynolds >>

If you ever decide to sell it PLEASE let me know!

Coins911 · August 18, 2011 11:49AM

Proof errors a super rare if you find one its your lucky day

RGT · August 19, 2011 1:13AM

I have a Sac in a 2003 silver proof set that has a fairly large struck in rim burr. I tried to sell it on the boards a few years ago with no interest. I tried to show it to Fred Wienburg at FUN 2-3 years ago and he brushed me off like lint on his lapel. I put it on eBay once with something like $100 opening bid and it didn't sell.

The problem with unique errors like this is that no one cares. They aren't common enough to promote. Now put a die crack on a proof in an interesting place and make thousands of them and you have something. They are much more common but you can give them a catchy name and promote them and make big bucks.

Broadstruck · August 19, 2011 1:21AM

<< I have a Sac in a 2003 silver proof set that has a fairly large struck in rim burr. I tried to sell it on the boards a few years ago with no interest. I tried to show it to Fred Wienburg at FUN 2-3 years ago and he brushed me off like lint on his lapel. I put it on eBay once with something like $100 opening bid and it didn't sell.

The problem with unique errors like this is that no one cares. They aren't common enough to promote. Now put a die crack on a proof in an interesting place and make thousands of them and you have something. They are much more common but you can give them a catchy name and promote them and make big bucks. >>

That's a very minor non mechanical error and that's all you normally see on proof.

There is thin interest in such types of errors but I have seen them sell for upwards of $150 in my web travels.

Broadstruck · August 19, 2011 1:39AM

Here's another toughie

SullivanNumismatics · August 19, 2011 9:19PM

That's a beautiful rolled-in wire error! What state is it?

<< Errors on proof coins are extremely rare and highly collectable. Many of those collectors post in these forums

Here is a one-of-a-kind rolled in wire on a proof state quarter, the only one ................

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