I recently posted about wanting to trade for a 1999 Proof Set, a 2001 Proof Set and a 2001 Quarter Proof Set but alas no responses, so I went to the bay and picked this up: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290421801752&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT now it's on to get the 2001 sets that I need. Opinions are always welcome!
I couldn't tell from the pic if the quarters are 'haze' free, but the 1999 Silver proof sets are VERY hard to find with haze free state quarters...not sure why though?
I'm sorry to ask, but I'm quite unfamiliar with this "haze" term. Any chance you could elaborate more of what to look for on the proof quarters of '99?
If a proof coin has it, it's pretty evident...it's a whitish, cloudy looking haze, like toning without 'color'. It usually starts to cover the reflective surface from the edge to the center. I'm thinking it's oxidation or some surface reaction to the elements. It's definitely not 'pretty' in most anyone's book....
PS- Just look at most of the 1999 silver proof sets for sale on eBay, that have some decent pics, and you will see it to varying degrees.
Saw the price tag and thought proof set... boy you got taken to the cleaners. Then I realized the State Quaters are included. Then it was oh.. I feel foolish, that's a decent price.:smile
The white haze is a form of toning,it is also referred to as MILK.some coins have Milk spots,some get completely hazy from it.You will find the brown box Ikes have it on some.It is from a particular chemical the mint used to wash the coin off with.sometimes it doesnt get completely rinsed off,and attaches itself to the coin,creating a semi bonding toning,but its not pretty,and dont believe it ever becomes very pretty.as it is kind of thick.distorting the proof surface.and is white.
