1888 Proof Set

For the past year, I have been working on a collecting project, code named the 1888 Project. It started last December when I bought a coin on my bucket list — a proof Morgan dollar. That led to an attempt to assemble an 1888 non-gold proof set.

I’m proud to present it. I hope you guys and gals enjoy seeing it!

First is the 1888 Indian Head cent. Graded PF66 BN by PCGS. It has a CAC green sticker.



From David Lawrence

 

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Now, an 1888 3-cent nickel. Graded PR66 by PCGS. It has a green CAC sticker.



From Great Collections.

 

The 1888 Liberty nickel. Graded PF66 by NGC.



From Tough Coins

 

The 1888 Liberty Seated Dime. Graded PF65 by NGC.



From Gerry Fortin Rare Coins

 

The 1888 Liberty Seated Quarter. Graded PR63 and cameo by PCGS.



From Gerry Fortin Rare Coins.

 

The 1888 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Graded PR64 and cameo by PCGS.



From Legend Auctions.

 

And last, but not least, the coin that started all of this. Graded PF62 by NGC.



From David Lawrence

 

Hey.. Wrong pictures. That's not a Nickel

 

LOL. Just fixed it.

 

Awesome! Quite an accomplishment. Does 1888 have a particular significance, or just that it happened to be the date of the Morgan?

 

It’s 1888 because that was the date of the Morgan proof I could swing.

 

Cool Beans man! Great year to do it with too.

 

Nice set; congrats!

 

1888 was a pretty good year in my book. One of my grandparents was born in that year!

 

Quite the set Santini!

 

Quite nice, indeed.

 

Sweet!

 

Love it!

I'm curious - when did the mint begin making proof coins available as sets?

 

@Santinidollar that is one seriously impressive set. Congrats on the completion. Enjoy it.

 

Love that seated dime! But I'm partial to seated coinage. I'd love one day to do something like this because I find older proof coins beautiful.