This auction is for a low mintage (605,473) 1997 U.S. SILVER Proof Set issued by the San Francisco Mint. This 5 coin set comes in the original mint packaging, with the Gem Proof coins encased in a protective hard plastic case, which, along with the Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) issued by the U.S. Mint, are contained in an Original Mint Issued black outer box.
This 5 piece set includes a Kennedy Half Dollar, Washington Quarter, Roosevelt Dime, Jefferson Nickel and Lincoln Cent each in beautiful Proof finish. The Kennedy Half Dollar, Washington Quarter, and Roosevelt Dime are each minted in 90% Silver.
The U.S. Mint has created annual Proof Sets of coins exclusively for collectors since 1936 and are considered to be the finest examples of U.S. coinage available. The Mint began issuing Silver Proof Sets in 1992. The program was introduced to give coin collectors the opportunity to acquire all denominations that were released into circulation per year, per coinage issue.
Proof is not a condition, but a manufacturing process. Unlike the standard coinage, United States Proof coins are produced from carefully selected planchets, or coin blanks, that have been burnished to a high luster. The polished blanks, which are carefully handled to minimize scratches and abrasions, are hand fed into specially adapted high pressure coining presses. The dies used to strike these coins are specially prepared as well and highly polished to bring forth the most minute detail with remarkable clarity. These coins exhibit a mirror finish because of the polished planchets and dies while special care is taken during the handling and packaging of these Proof coins.
Why Add these Coins to your U.S. Coin Set Collection?
Proof sets are a remarkable numismatic product because collectors can add a complete assortment of coins issued by the US Mint for circulation in a given year. In addition, the GEM Proof quality offers the advantage of limited quantities and incomparable production standards. Because of the Silver content of the Kennedy Half Dollar, Roosevelt Dime and the five Statehood Quarters, this set also offers a great opportunity to begin or expand a collection of numismatic Precious Metals.
This Silver Proof Set is from my personal collection acquired over many years and will make a beautiful addition to your coin collection... or a great gift for your favorite collector. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
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