Can someone help me identify the mint mark type for this 1979 Proof set? Also, what is this box around the mint mark? 1 1

[Epic Waffle]

[J P M]

79 had two type mint marks I think you have the type one on that coin. The filled S also called the boxy S. The pcgs mint set price guide shows $12 for that set but the type two says $50. Both are a bit high IMO.

Edited January 30 by J P M

[Epic Waffle]

On 1/30/2024 at 9:27 AM, J P M said:

79 had two type mint marks I think you have the type one on that coin. The filled S also called the boxy S

Thank you! The article I was reading with reference pictures did not show the box so I was a little confused about it. I really appreciate your time (and others that help out on this forum).

[Sandon]

   Yes, the 1979-S proof half dollar features the "Type 1" "S" mintmark from a worn punch that had been used for many years. The depression around the mintmark that I assume you are referring to as a "box" was created by metal on the die being displaced by the punch and raised on the die so that it appears as a depression on the coin. 

   Check each coin in the set, as some 1979 proof sets had "Type 1" mintmarks on some coins and "Type 2" mintmarks on others.  

[J P M]

On 1/30/2024 at 10:21 AM, Epic Waffle said:

What does your holder look like? On my set the Kennady is in the center. Nope I had to go take a look it was the SBA took the place of the Ike and it was goofy looking.

Edited January 30 by J P M

[J P M]

This is my Type 1-1/2 the Nickle, cent and dime are type 2

[Epic Waffle]

Mine looks the same.