Got it today. PR69, PCGS, 40% silver and the year I graduated HS - all for under $12 ??? I'm a happy quarantined camper. [ATTACH]
Hmm, hasn't aged well in that TPG holder... [IMG]
I think the consensus is that they are die chips around a weak spot on the die. But I'm not an error guy, so maybe others will chime in.
I use a shoe box. JP's sells a box similar to the one in my post above that's supposed to be sized for uncirculated sets but I don't know anything...
I'd say somebody took it into their workshop and attacked it with a variety of tools.
Yes, it is. I don't regret buying it.
Me too. It always cracks me up when non-collecting friends think my hobby is some kind of financial investment endeavor.
Wow, 369 sets? I remember the Prestige Sets 1983-1997. I was so excited when the modern commemoratives were introduced I bought two 1986...
The photo looks pixelated. Magnification can make stuff look worse as well.
I don't see any obvious signs of cleaning in your photo. Do any show up in hand? Not seeing any real wear on the high spots. Nice Barber.
I found these boxes at JP's Corner (not affiliated, just a customer). They accommodate proof sets pretty well. Yeah, the '82 slides around.:)...
Me either. I keep suggesting: More base metal non circulating junk. More "dollar" coins that never see a cash register. Weird "inverse...
Getting my first proof set, 1958, the year of my birth, was a great day for me, many, many, years ago. ;)
Probably not. Plus, as stated, the rim damage is a concern. [IMG]
Nice. Once you get past the mid-50's they are a challenge.
That's impressive.
It appears your original post could be interpreted as an offer to sell your proof sets. FWIW, I did not take it that way.
Stick them in some 2x2's flips and they'll be no worse for the wear.
Sadly, the clad proof sets don't bring much these days. I've been buying the silver version since 1992 and most of those only bring the original...
Just when you think you've seen everything...
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