1936 US Government Proof set Tribute us mint coins (available in:
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Date: Apr 7, 2005 12:41:24 PM CST
1936 U.S. GOVERNMENT PROOF SET TRIBUTE
** HERALDING THE MOST DESIRABLE PROOF SET OF ALL TIME**
In 1936, the U.S. Gov't struck the first proof set ever, each containing one of the highest quality specimens of the cent, nickel, dime, quarter and half-dollar. Issue price was just $1.89 and 67 years later, this highly sought-after set has sold for upwards of $7,000 (that's over 3700% increase in value)!
The process to create a proof coin is much more time intensive and costly than that for coins slated for general circulation. The sharpness of detail, high relief edges and mirror-like surface of a proof is the result of many painstaking steps to assure the highest quality piece. Only specially selected dies that are highly polished and frequently cleaned are utilized to assure the best possible strike quality. The coinage blanks are also polished and cleaned with the same meticulous care, and then struck two or more times with extra pressure to achieve the highes
Price: $59.00
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