Probability of Error Coins in Mint & Proof Sets

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  1. Wagon

    Wagon New Member

    Anyone know the probability of finding error coins in Mint or Proof Sets?
     
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  3. Santinidollar

    Santinidollar Supporter! Supporter

    Just guessing but because of the proof minting process they’d be more likely in mint sets. How likely, who knows?
     
  4. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    Somewhere between Slim Pickens and the Flying Nun.

    Chris
     
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  5. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    Not really something that anyone can put a number or percentage on.
    Good knowledge of the minting and packaging process for these types of coins dictates that error coins will be a lot fewer and harder to find.
    Due to the process used to make proof coins you would think that error coins would be a zero % release rate, but it is not.
    1972-S Proof Eisenhower Dollar, Struck Through Foreign Object.
    72-S (19).jpg
     
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  6. FoundinTN

    FoundinTN Big AM

    Sum1 posted an epic clash on the W mm dime that they found in a mint set. An outstanding find,its somewhere in the error forum,I wish I had saved pictures.I'd say your chances are just as good as anything elce,just gotta look
     
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  7. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    My question to you is why? Do you think you found some kind of error?
     
  8. Ima Dragon

    Ima Dragon Year of the Dragon

    I have a 2016-w Gold Mercury Dime with a Red Spot still in OGP , is that a incorrect planchet mix error ? Should I keep it that way or send it in for certification ? I hadn't thought about it being an error coin I was just disappointed in the Red Spot all this time , I never find an error coin or I miss them .
     
  9. FoundinTN

    FoundinTN Big AM

    Pics plz.
     
  10. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    Over a period of about 20 years during which I ordered Mint products totaling approximately $6K per year, I found just three coins that were Mint errors.

    The first was the 2001-D Kennedy half dollar missing the clad layer.
    2001-D 50c REV Slab.jpg
    The 2005-S KS Silver Proof SQ with a Die Dent, FS-901 in the CPG as a variety.....
    2005-S KS Silver SQ FS-901.JPG
    …..and a second 2005-S KS Silver Proof SQ with a lamination error under LIBERTY.
    2005-S_PF_KS_SQ_OBV_LAMINATION_ERROR.jpg
    Chris
     
  11. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Start a separate thread with a new subject. Pictures a must! Always!
     
  12. Lembeck13

    Lembeck13 Active Member

    Given the inspection regimen for proof coinage at least, I assumed errors would be close to impossible. Then I received a 2003 Silver Proof Set with a doozy! Somebody was clearly asleep at the switch. As for mint sets... I always put them under the glass.
     
  13. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Can you show us?
     
  14. MatrixMP-9

    MatrixMP-9 Well-Known Member

    To me, in my quest....my own personal experience....its 100%! I bought one mint set and got one verified DDO and a possible 2nd. One set 100% lol! Thats what is called crazy luck and I would guess that I had a better chance of getting struck by lightning the day I got that mint set.
     
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  15. Ima Dragon

    Ima Dragon Year of the Dragon

    I can't get the photos to come out .
     
  16. Outlaw

    Outlaw Senior Member

    I was lucky enough to find a1983 no s dime graded dcam 69
     
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  17. Lembeck13

    Lembeck13 Active Member

    Gladly. I'll retrieve it from the safe deposit box on Monday and ask for my children's posting assistance. Several years ago, it (the Missouri quarter) was featured in "Numismatic News." I've been reluctant to break the holder and submit it for TPG so would appreciate guidance from the CT community.
     
  18. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Great. Just remember to create your own separate unique thread. Create it over at the Error Coins forum. We would love to see what you have.
     
  19. Heavymetal

    Heavymetal Well-Known Member

    74831C67-C58C-4FA3-8025-248C1E50D757.jpeg A86C6AC4-9AB2-439F-B6CA-7F1473B48C6A.jpeg A chance to repost my 2001 S JFK. Struck through likely a rim burr.
     
  20. Clawcoins

    Clawcoins Damaging Coins Daily

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  21. Lembeck13

    Lembeck13 Active Member

    Got it! Will do. Thanks!
     
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