Proof And Mint Coin Definitions
Mint Set Coin
"Brand New" (Uncirculated)
Like you would get from a bank.
Will have varying amounts of marks
from being mixed with other coins
prior to US Mint packaging.
Used for everyday commerce.
Grading range: MS60 to MS70.
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Proof Set Coin
"Mirror Like" (Proof)
Special process used when striking.
"Frosty" appearing head and letters.
Few, if any, marks.
Never comes in contact with other coins.
Used in sets produced for collector's.
Grading range: PR60 to PR70.
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Original Proof Set Outer Packaging
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1955 - 1964
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1968 - 1972
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1973 - 1979
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1980 - 1982
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1983
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1994 - 1998
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1999 - 2006
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2007 - Present
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Original Proof Set Inner Packaging
Each set contains one example of each coin struck that year. Some sets will have the Cent through Half and others will include the Dollar Coin.
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1955 - 1964
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1968 - 1972
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1973 - 1979
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1980 - 1982
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1983
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1994 - 2000
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Original Mint Sets Outer Packaging
1968 To Present
Envelopes will vary according to year. Some envelopes are plain white.
Other years have coin related designs.
Each set contains one of each coin struck for circulation that year from each US Mint...Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, etc. Sets will have 10 to 20 coins per set according to year.
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