1973 United States Proof Set
This is a 1973 United States Mint Proof Set, featuring five circulating denominations of American currency. The set is housed in its original rigid, rectangular black plastic display case with a clear acrylic protective window. The coins include a Lincoln Cent (95% copper), a Jefferson Nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel), a Roosevelt Dime, a Washington Quarter, and a Kennedy Half Dollar (dime, quarter, and half are cupro-nickel clad). Each coin exhibits the characteristic 'Proof' finish, defined by highly mirrored fields and frosted relief (cameo effect), produced using specially polished dies and planchets at the San Francisco Mint. The set is identified by the prominent 'S' mint marks visible on each coin. The center of the black insert features a frosted silver-tone Great Seal of the United States. Regarding condition, the plastic housing shows significant surface scuffing and light scratches, though it remains structurally sound with no visible cracks. The coins appear well-preserved within the casing, displaying original luster without obvious signs of heavy environmental spotting or 'milk spots,' although the clear acrylic makes a definitive assessment of the coin surfaces difficult. Historically, this set represents a typical mid-20th-century numismatic product produced for collectors.
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Estimated Value
$5-10
Basic Information
Category
Numismatics / Collectible Coins
Appraised On
February 14, 2026
Estimated Value
$5-10
Item Description
This is a 1973 United States Mint Proof Set, featuring five circulating denominations of American currency. The set is housed in its original rigid, rectangular black plastic display case with a clear acrylic protective window. The coins include a Lincoln Cent (95% copper), a Jefferson Nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel), a Roosevelt Dime, a Washington Quarter, and a Kennedy Half Dollar (dime, quarter, and half are cupro-nickel clad). Each coin exhibits the characteristic 'Proof' finish, defined by highly mirrored fields and frosted relief (cameo effect), produced using specially polished dies and planchets at the San Francisco Mint. The set is identified by the prominent 'S' mint marks visible on each coin. The center of the black insert features a frosted silver-tone Great Seal of the United States. Regarding condition, the plastic housing shows significant surface scuffing and light scratches, though it remains structurally sound with no visible cracks. The coins appear well-preserved within the casing, displaying original luster without obvious signs of heavy environmental spotting or 'milk spots,' although the clear acrylic makes a definitive assessment of the coin surfaces difficult. Historically, this set represents a typical mid-20th-century numismatic product produced for collectors.
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