Silver Proof Sets versus Regular Proof Sets?

Ok, I'm still learning the ropes. I've only been collecting since last year and I have a question about proof sets.

I've been only collecting Presidential golden dollar rolls and proof sets and I'm expanding my collection to the 50 state quarters and Sacagawea proof sets.

I just purchased the 1999 U.S. Mint Proof set. I noticed that the coins had a tint to them on the outer circle. It was almost a slight discoloration.

My question is do you not get that with the silver proof sets? Any discoloration? Or is this an unusual thing?

Thanks.

p.s. - which do you prefer silver sets or regular proof sets?

 

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Probably toning. All coins can tone given the right (or wrong) conditions. I like both.

 

Silver is just nice. Silver is Silver...

 

sets

i got a lot of proof and silver proof set from 1999 to present. i keep them and never open again to see or check it. but i did see other people sets toned and turned ugly. i hate it. i hope mine will not be like that. i have no time to see those sets. but i did put silica gel.

 

I'm a noob also.
I like silver proofs, because they are silver.

 

Just curious. Why do you buy them if you don't look at them?

Ruben

 

new

i bought those sets new directly from u.s. mint each year.

 

I understand that, I'm just wondering why?

Ruben

 

it is wonderful

every time ii open the new set when it arrived. it was new and wonderful. after looking it & keeping them. i never open them again. as for toned sets. i got some. like 5 set at a cheaper price. all were toned. i hate it. i hope all my new sets still maintained new and bright and shining.

 

pricing

how do you price the haze set against brilliant one?. are they consider the same?. what about the price listed on the magazine or book. are those price for haze set or for brilliant set?

 

Can't you just pop them and wash them?

Ruben

 

oh no

so the haze set might be bullion value for silver proof?. and maybe 25% off from retail value for the clad proof?.

 

what?.

i will take everything. only if they are free.

 

Take them if they are free. You can ship them to my kids

the address is on our website at www.mrbrklyn.com


My kids will take any and all coins.


Ruben

 

Silver vs. Clad Proof Sets

Thanks for weighing in on this one. The more I think about it I'm probably going to go with Silver.

I bought the 1999 U.S. Mint Proof set on Ebay. The pix was not a close up but it was big enough to see that it was in good condition but it wasn't a real close up.

Live and learn....

 

I love all proof coins, years sets especially.The silver sets are my real passion.

The hazing or toning that the coins are exhibiting is a result of their exposure to an environment that was less then ideal for preservation. In short they weren't kept well. This problem can be removed but should only be done by someone of great experience. An alternate holder or display for these coins should be considered.

I think airtite capsules make great displays for coins, and I like to look at my coins quite often. I also like to show them to special people and I must be assured they are safe when handled. I hate slabbed coins however. I hate the fact I can't get at the coin, I can hold it in hand. OK, gloved hands.

Keep your coins out of direct sun light, smoke, moisture, and radical temperate changes and they should save well.

Good Luck and Keep on Collecting!!!

Allen

 

Silver vs. Clad Proof Sets

Just got another set in the mail I bought from a dealer with 100% positive feedback on Ebay. 2003 U.S. Mint Silver Proof set. It really reeked of smoke and it had haze around the dime, nickel, and penny and a couple of the quarters.


I am completely starting from scratch with the U.S. Mint Proof sets & 50 state quarters proof sets. So far I purchased six sets, two of them were tarnished or discolored.

Why didn't the seller's disclose this information? You can't see it on the pix they posted in the ad.