I had decided that I wanted to collect all of the fifty state quarters silver proof sets. Being from Maine, I jumped at the chance to bid on a set on ebay that was missing the Missouri Quarter but included an additional Maine quarter in its place. I think this was a genuine mistake made by someone at the mint as there is no indication that the proof casing may have been opened or that the quarter may have been replaced. I don't see how it would be possible to open the plastic proof casing without damaging it. Is it possible to open the case without damaging it? Has anyone else out there come across a similar circumstance? I will be also adding the other 2003 Silver Proof Set with the correct coins in it to add to my collection. Thanks Gusmyster
It is possible to remove one coin from the set. You can buy empty cases on ebay. The cases snap together and have a seam along the middle of the edges.
I didn't pay a premium for it so it really doesn't matter to me that it actually has an extra Maine quarter in it. Plus I'm from Maine anyhow...and I plan on buying another set with the right quarters in it. Just curious as to whether or not they may have screwed up at the mint. Gusmyster
Gusmyster If I were you I wouldn't be buying any more coins from this seller. First I would ask him about it and ask for a few dollars back since you didn't get the real coin...then I would leave Neutral feedback. But I for one wouldn't got back asking for more and more of a rip off. Speedy
Yes they do. It is a packaging error made by a machine. It's not all that uncommon but it's not unheard of either. I used to own several older sets with the same mistake. And they were sealed in the pliofilm holders that could not be opened and re-closed.
Really---I thought that the proofs were minted at another part of the mint than the UN-C...well...I learn something everyday. Speedy
I'm not sure I understand your comment Speedy. You are correct - the Proofs are struck at one mint - the business strikes are struck at another mint. But i don't see what that has to do with this situation.
I was thinking that since they were minted at other ends it would be hard to get a BU coin in a PF coin set....it seems they would be kept at the other end of the mint. Speedy
Now I see what the problem is here - you need to go back and re-read the original post. The issue is not that the set contained Proof coins and BU coins - the issue is that set contained 2 Proof Maine coins and was missing the Missouri coin. Also understand - the Proofs are not made at one end of the mint and business strikes at the other end. They are made separate mints entirely - on opposite sides of the country. If a business strike coin became mixed in with a Proof set - I would suspect foul play. Much as I assume you have in this case because you misunderstood the original post.
I reread the post twice when I first saw it becuase I didn't think I was getting it but after twice I thought I must have had it right....thanks for getting me back on the right track ;--) Speedy
Good stuff guys.....lol....I knew it had two Maine quarters when I bought it and they are all from the San Fran Mint. On close inspection of the proof set I did notice that the penny has something wrong with it. It looks as thought the outer coating of metal is missing in some spots around the letters and on the edges of the LM on the reverse. It almost looks like it was struck so hard that the inner layer of metal is showing through. I don't know alot about the inner workings of a lincoln penny so I may be way off here on my description. It's kind of strange looking and I'm a little upset that the seller didn't mention this aspect of the set. I think I will email him and voice my displeasure. Gusmyster
