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1955 proof set box. Is this real ?
Addictedtocoins
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Addictedtocoins
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Edited to add---1955 was the last year for these boxes-and the first year for the flat cellophane pack. I don't know how many of each were made - but I have seen more cellophane 1955 proof sets than Boxed sets.
Bob
<< <i>From what I understand they started producing the cello's later in the year hence there are more boxed sets than envelopes out there in the marketplace. >>
There may have been more boxed sets produced-However, I believe that most of them were opened and the coins taken out, while most cello-packs are still around. Just my opinion. I think that there are more cello-packs in existence today then boxed sets.
Bob
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<< <i>From what I understand they started producing the cello's later in the year hence there are more boxed sets than envelopes out there in the marketplace. >>
There may have been more boxed sets produced-However, I believe that most of them were opened and the coins taken out, while most cello-packs are still around. Just my opinion. I think that there are more cello-packs in existence today then boxed sets.
Bob >>
If by boxed, you mean still with the box, you're likely correct but if you consider the amount of previously boxed sets that now reside in Capital Plastics holders they far out number the flat packs.
#naiveIowan
<< <i>Call me naive if you must, but I just don't see enough to gain by going through the effort of steaming and resealing a box like this. If someone wants to check the contents, it would seem to me an incredible percentage (99.9%), would simply cut it open. I wouldn't personally have much if any concerns about it not being original.
#naiveIowan >>
I think the gain would be opening and replacing the coins with washers and resealing the box.
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