I’ve been busier than I thought this week, so I haven’t done any coin hunting yet, but I did pick up some proof sets this afternoon.
Proof sets are specially minted collections of coins, produced using a specialized minting process to create coins with a high level of detail and sharpness. These sets are typically created for collectors and enthusiasts, with each coin in the set carefully struck multiple times with polished dies to produce a mirror-like finish.
They are also nearly impossible to photograph with just a phone, but I’ll try to include some shots anyway.
To start, I was able to get a 1978 proof set, which is the last year that they included the Eisenhower dollar coins in the set. They also have an exceptional “frost” look to them, on top of the mirror-like finish.
The next set I grabbed was a 1968, and it was purely for the beautiful proof penny (if y’all have read my previous posts, you know I love that 1968 penny – I included a non-proof one as the featured image for this post for comparison).
And the last pickup was the Bicentennial proof set. The bicentennial coins released in 1976 hold significant historical importance as they were minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. These special coins were released in honor of the nation’s bicentennial celebration and are valued by collectors for their patriotic and historical significance.
Since I got most of the things I wanted to get done this weekend, done today, there’s a solid chance I’ll get to do some coin hunting tomorrow, so hopefully I’ll have some nice highlights to share.
Until next time!
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