January 25-28, 2004, The Pre-Long Beach Coin & Currency Auction
Sale 23

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Silver Proof Sets

1883 Piece Proof Set.

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2852    1883 10 Piece Proof Set. Consists of: Cent, NGC Proof-66 Brown; Three-Cents Nickel, PCGS Proof-64 Cameo; Shield Nickel, PCGS Proof-66; Liberty Nickel "With CENTS", PCGS Proof-65 Cameo; Liberty Nickel "No CENTS", PCGS Proof-65 Cameo; Dime, NGC Proof-65; Quarter Dollar, Proof-65 Cameo; Proof-65 Cameo; Half Dollar, PCGS Proof-66 Cameo; Trade Dollar, NGC Proof-65; Morgan Dollar, NGC Proof-61. A put-together set that is actually rather nicely matched, attesting to the care with which it was assembled (only the Morgan Dollar could use improvement). Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $18,000-20,000.
 

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2853    1905 Complete 5 Coin Proof Set. Proof 63 to Proof 65. The complete set consisting of the Cent thru Half Dollar. A truly lovely and very choice set. Mounted in a custom Lucite holder.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
 
2854    1951. Gem Proof Set. In the original envelopes as issued. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $425-475.
From the Benson Collection.
 
2855    1951. Gem Proof Set. In the original envelopes as issued. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $425-475.
From the Benson Collection.
 
2856    1951. Gem Proof Set. In the original envelopes as issued. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $425-475.
From the Benson Collection.
 
2857    1951. Gem Proof Set. Consists of: Cent PR-65 Red (raw); Nickel PR-66; Dime PR-67; Quarter PR-65; Half PR-65. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $425-475.
From the Benson Collection.
 
2858    1953. These grade PR-63 to 65. An original proof set which came to us still sealed in the original mint celophane wrappers. The cent has some toning on the upper right, while the silver issues show light toning.
Estimated Value $175-200.
From the Benson collection and probably purchased at the time of issue.
 
2859    1955 Flat Packs. Each set is a gem set as issued by the U.S. government. 3 Sets. Lot of 15 coins.
Estimated Value $300-350.
 
2860    A Large Lot of United States Proof Sets. All sets are in the original boxes as issued by the U.S. mint unless indicated otherwise. Consists of the following: 1960 Large Date in plastic case (1); 1985 (2); 1987 (10); 1988 (5); 1989 (6); 1990 (8); 1991 (4); 1992 (4); 1993 (5); 1994 (6); 1994 Silver (5); 1994 Premier Silver (1); 1995 (4); 1996 Silver (5); 1996 (6); 1997 (7); 1997 Premier Silver (1); 1998 (8); 1998 Silver (5); 1998 Premier Silver (2); 1999 9 Piece Set (5). Plus one each of the following Prestige Proof Sets, each in their box of issue : 1986; 1987; 1988; 1989; 1990; 1991; 1993; 1994; 1995; 1996; 1997.. Lot of 111 sets.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
 
2861    A Large Lot of U.S. Proof Sets from an Estate. Consists of the following government issued proof sets: 1968 (11); 1969 (39); 1970 (7); 1971 (25); 1972 (25); 1973 (10); 1974 (5); 1975 (5); 1976 (11); 1976 Silver 3 piece set (2); 1979 (7); 1980 (7); 1981 (7); 1982 (10); 1983 (5); 1984 (2); 1985 (5); 1986 (5); 1987 (3); 1989 (4); 1990 (5); 1992 (5); 1993 (6); 1993 Silver Proof Sets (2); 1994 (7); 1995 (5); 1996 (5); 1996 Silver Proof Sets (2). Nice original group which has not been checked for gems and ultra cameo's. Carefull study iss recommended. Total of 232 sets.
Estimated Value $1,800-2,000.
 
2862    A Lot of Original U.S. Proof Sets. Consists of the following, each in the original envelops of issue: 1956 (4 sets), 1957 (3 sets), 1958 (30 sets).
Estimated Value $1,750-1,950.
From the Benson Collection.
 
2863    A Lot of United States Proof Sets. Consists of the following proof sets each in their original envelops of issue: 1959 (47 sets), 1960 (50 sets, most are unopened), 1961 (31 sets, all unopened). A nice original lot that was purchased directly from the U.S. mint.
Estimated Value $1,700-1,900.
From the Benson Collection.
 
2864    A Large Lot of Silver Proof Sets. Consists of the following: 1956 (6 sets); 1957 (5 sets); 1958 (5 sets); 1959 (5 sets); 1960 Lg. Date (4 sets); 1960 Small Date (4 sets); 1961 (10 sets); 1962 (7 sets); 1963 (12 sets); 1964 (26 sets). All are in their original envelops as issued, many of the sets have never been opened . Total of 84 sets.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,500.
 
2865    A Large Lot of U.S. Proof and Mint Sets. Consists of the following: Proof Sets: 1968, 1970 (4), 1971 (2), 1972 (2), 1973 (2), 1976 (3), 1977 (2), 1978 (2), 1979 (3), 1980, 1981 (2), 1982 (5), 1983 (10). Mint Sets: 1964, 1965 SMS (5), 1966 SMS (12), 1967 SMS (13). Proof Coins: 1982-S Washington Silver Half Dollars (5), 1986 Silver 1 oz Eagles in Boxes (7). Total of 80 items.
Estimated Value $700-750.
 
2866    A Collection of U.S. Silver Proof Sets. Consists of the following: 1956 Proof Set, 1964 Proof Set, 1968 Proof Set, 1976-S Silver 3 piece Proof Set, 1992 Silver Proof Set, 1993 Premier Silver Proof Set, 1994 Premier Silver Proof Set, 1995 Silver Proof Set, 1996 Silver Proof Set, 1997 Silver Proof Set, 2000 Silver Proof Set, 2001 Silver Proof Set, 2002 Silver Proof St, 2003 Silver Proof Set. Each is in the box of issue except for the 1976-S set. Lot of 16 sets.
Estimated Value $450-550.
 
2867    A Group of Modern Proof Sets. Consists of the following Cased Sets: 1984 Prestige Proof Set (1); 1989 Prestige Proof Set (1); 1990 Prestige Proof Set (2); 1993 Premier Silver Proof Set (2); 1994 Prestige Proof Set (4). All in original boxes as issued. Total of 10 sets.
Estimated Value $250-300.
 
2868    A Lot of Silver Proof Sets in Flat Packs. Consists of the following original proof sets: 1957 (7); 1958 (2); 1959 (3); 1960 Small Date (1); 1960 Large Date (1); 1961 (18); 1962 (22); 1963 (20); 1964 (11). Total of 85 proof sets as issued. Not check for gems or cameo specimens..
Estimated Value $1,000-1,100.
 

Silver Mint Sets

2869    1940-P (single set) and 1947-P double set less 1 cent. Each in the original card of issue. Lot of 14 coins.
Estimated Value $200-300.
 
2870    1946 P-D-S Mint Set. MS-63 or better. Mounted in a Lucite holder. Lot of 15 coins.
Estimated Value $300-350.
 
2871    1946 thru 1949 PDS Mint Sets. Uncirculated and toned. One each of the following: 1946 P-D-S; 1947 P-D-S; 1948 P-D-S; 1949 P-D-S. All with nice original toning. Housed in old Wayte Raymond boards. Lot of 57 coins.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
 
2872    1953 P-D-S; 1954 P-D-S; 1955 P-D-S Sets. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. Each is housed in a Seitz plastic holder that was popular in the 1960's. Lot of 45 coins.
Estimated Value $250-275.
 
2873    1953 thru 1960 Complete Uncirculated Mint Sets. One PDS set for each year. In a Library of Coins Album. This lot has not been examined for gems. Lot of 90 coins.
Estimated Value $600-800.
 
2874    A Large Lot of Mint Sets as Issued by the U.S. Government. Consists of the following official mint sets: 1965 Special Mint Sets (10); 1966 Special Mint Sets (10); 1967 Special Mint Sets (10); 1968 (1); 1970 (1); 1973 (5); 1974 (3); 1976 (6); 1977 (5); 1978 (10); 1979 (10); 1980 (4); 1981 (4); 1984 (5); 1987 (3); 1989 (4); 1993 (6); 1994 (5); 1995 (5); 1996 (15). Also included are: 1976 Mary Brooks Mint Director sets (2); 1980 SBA Souvenir Dollar 3 piece set (2). Total of 126 sets.
Estimated Value $900-1,000.
 
2875    A Group of Original Mint Sets in old Wayte Raymond Boards. Consists of: 1946 Double P-D-S set Cent thru Half Dollar; 1947 Double P-D-S set Cent thru Half Dollar (missing 1 1947-P Half Dollar); 1955 Double P-D-S set Cent thru Half Dollar. All exhibit original toning, some with great colors. Many gems here. Lot of 79 coins.
Estimated Value $500-700.