Mr.Bill347

There is no such thing as tamper proof! they are tamper resistant. However it would be very difficult to get one open without causing cracks in the shell. But a skilled person may be able to do it. can you post some pictures on both sides of the slab for us to see?

I’m not sure I would qualify this company as a grading company

That is because the coins I got were not what was pictured. Those were cameo coins in the picture but mine are not. Still nice and I’m happy with them but kind of bait and switch by the dealer Quadcitycoin or Roundtable. This is a common practice among EBay sellers, to use the best photos and not actual coin photos. Watch for sellers stating actual coin photos. I wasn’t expecting cameos so wasn’t to surprised and still glad to have the set For $18 all in.

2022 goals don’t spend so darned much money buying coins in 2022 really lOOk at what I already have improve photography of coins better inventory and documentation of coins don’t fall victim to the US Mints short production high priced artificial door busters sell some coins something I’ve not done much focus on something I can’t buy em all Happy New Year my friends!

It should be noted for new people reading this post that AACGS is a scam ! Coins are consistently over graded and the company has been banned from EBAY. If you are aware of this, know that you are essentially buying silver content value and nothing more. For 5 bucks each Mr. Rash will do ok.

Very impressive collection! Even some ms62 and ms63’s! In terms of the original holder, they must be non destructive or NGC would not encapsulate them. I’ve yet to get one!

Ok I did, all very nice P,D UC mint sets still sealed up and looking new.

I agree RWB, just because it stated 1964 proof on the flip doesn’t mean it is. It was from a knowledgeable collector but it seems there are bag marks on the reverse. I was skeptical from the getgo on that one. It had no mirror like finish. Still a nice 64 and 90% silver. Here is one like it listed on EBay as a proof as well. thank you.

Ok JP, I went back and bought five sets 1961 sealed set brown env (should I open it?) 1969 mint set PD unopened? 1970 mint set P/D 1971 S proof cameo set 1973 S proof cameo set with Ike funny thing, along with 30% off they said no sales tax because it’s money? so saved 37 1/2% let me know if you think I should open the 1961 and 1969 Thank you Bill

I went to my 2nd antique shop nearby today, just to browse. Well I was in for a BIG surprise. You know all those proof sets I have been buying on EBAY? well they had the majority of them ! 1960-1985 pretty much everything AND for the next two days 30% off the marked price of $10-$14 ! I didn't have my list with me so I will be going back tomorrow. However, I did manage to pick up a few nice trinkets anyway. A 1964 Kennedy proof for $23.80 A 1978 Kennedy Proof UCAM $7.00 A 1916 S Mercury Dime for $8.40

Your getting there JP. Very Nice indeed. I came up with a neat display idea for my larger coins, Morgan's Eagles, etc. A shadow box frame from Hobby Lobby, $24, but watch for 50% off sales often. And Lighthouse coin tray for slabbed coins from Amazon for $15.96 for two trays. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008AWP276/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My favorite coin. 2008 Liberty PF69 UC

I am trying something new again. To me, these look pretty good. All iPhone SE, smaller coins with a 20x macro lens attachment.

Here is mine. I love it but the reverse turkey vulture I could like a whole lot more.

Just did JP got them both.

Nice coins but I’m not seeing cameo,

Ahh. That does make sense! It was us goofy coin collectors that messed everything up. I’m surprised they didn’t blame the VietNam war ! So todays supposed coin shortage is who’s fault? Lol 😆 so I guess I’d better get the 66 and 67 while I’m at it. Thanks for the education Mohawk. Happy New Year!

So Mohawk, does that mean there were no mint marks on the next five years of mint sets. So they only made Special Mint sets with no mint marks through 1970. that might explain why I found a set of three special mint sets 1965,1966,1967 on EBay. So why do I have the 1968 S Proof Set? Does that law only apply to special mint sets in that coinage act?

Here is the answer that I found on GovMint 1965 Special Mint Set In 1964, America faced an impending coin shortage due to speculation and hoarding of small change, thus requiring all the attentions of the Philadelphia Mint. The shortage was so severe, that the Mint broke a long-standing tradition, and produced 1964 dated coins, as late as 1966! Even worse, the Treasury discontinued production of Proof Sets and Mint Sets, so that full production capacity could be focused on coins for circulation. As an alternative, the Mint began producing Special Mint Sets containing coins that were, in effect, souped-up Uncirculated pieces. The "special" finish was brighter and shinier than on regular coins struck for general use, but short of the brilliant, mirrored surfaces of true Proof coins. Even though these sets were struck and produced at the San Francisco Mint (then an Assay Office), the coins bore no mintmark. Three things worked against the 1965 Special Mint Sets: One, they contained no 90% Silver coins (the Dime and Quarter were made of Copper-Nickel; the Half Dollar only 40% Silver); two, the public failed to embrace the new finish; and three, the Mint priced the sets at an unprecedented $4.00 - mostly to reduce speculation, and partially to pay for a seventy-five cent registered mailing fee (instituted to reduce excessive losses through the mail system). The Mint sent IBM order cards to 800,000 buyers of either the 1964 Proof or Mint Sets. On one side of the card, buyers were instructed to make remittance to the "officer in charge"; on the other side of the same card, a conflicting instruction asked that remittance be made to the Superintendent of the U.S. Mint." Fortunately, payments made either way were accepted. Orders for the 1965 Special Mint Sets were accepted through June 15, 1966 and shipment of sets began on May 20th. The public's reaction to the Special Mint Sets was subdued - sales for 1965 were less than half of the combined sales of 1964 Proof Sets and Mint Sets. About the sets: All of the Special Mint Set coins were struck at San Francisco on old presses obtained from the Ordnance Department, but without an identifying mintmark. Most 1965 SMS coins have a brilliant finish. Cameo surfaces are rare in Nickel and Half Dollar and very rare in Cent, Dime and Quarter. Deep Cameo surfaces are extremely rare (the Cent and Dime may not exist as Deep Cameo). Each set contained five coins: Lincoln Cent, Jefferson Nickel, Roosevelt Dime, Washington Quarter, and Kennedy Half Dollar. Mintage: 2,360,000 sets Original packaging: The coins in the 1965 Special Mint Sets were sealed in flat pliofilm packs along with a blue and silver disk identifying this as a Special Mint Set. The pack was sealed in a white envelope.

Curious as to why they were return addressed from San Francisco and what does the S.S. Actually mean? special set or San Francisco Special if so why were they not sent from the Philly mint? Hope these are not dumb questions, just trying to learn. TIA

Are these considered proofs or just uncirculated mint coins and which mint are they from? I assume San Francisco, since that what the envelope states. Why are the coins not “S” mint mark then? Just curious

My choice would be "C" because it is either a rotated die or an offset strike or both? NGC 10c 1940-S Mercury Dime Rotated Double-Strike AU55

Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2022! Bill

These are from my regular lens,18-70mm lens NIKON D5600 F4.5 ISO 6400, 1/200 S with a MACRO and 1X filter on the front. Any improvement?

Mohawk I have these two in pretty good condition. also some Chinese and one Bulgaria, Cayman, and Mexico