Dwayne63 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 I am looking for either a website or publication that will help me in valuating proof mint sets. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 There is no such critter as a "proof mint set." There are proof sets - brilliant mirror fields with frosted relief (modern sets). There are mint sets - normal production circulation coins packaged with one coin of each denomination from each mint. Also, the US Mint has sold several variations on these such as proof sets in circulation alloy, or in silver alloy. Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayne63 Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 Thanks for the clarification; however, I'm looking for websites or publications that we show valuations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandon Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Proof sets and "mint" (officially uncirculated coin) sets are different sets containing different coins. Proof coins contain specially struck coins that have mirror surfaces and sometimes frosted devices and are specially handled, while "mint" sets generally contain examples of circulation quality coins. (From 1965 to 1967, the mint issued "Special Mint Sets" with somewhat prooflike coins as a substitute for both proof and "mint" sets.) However, even most "mint" sets are worth at least some premium over face value, and they occasionally contain coins that were not made for circulation. Current retail prices for these sets in their original government packaging are listed in such publications as Coin World (coinworld.com) and the CPG Coin & Currency Market Review (greysheet.com), which may require subscriptions. (I found a free summary of proof and "mint" set prices at https://www.greysheet.com/coin-prices/series-landing/united-states-proof-sets.) They are also listed in A Guide Book of United States Coins, commonly known as the "Redbook" (whitman.com), whose 2025 edition should be out by next month, though the prices will already be from several months earlier. (The 2024 or other recent edition would give you an idea of their values.) You could also post a listing of the types and dates of the sets you have, and we should be able to give you estimated values. The actual values of specific sets may depend on the state of preservation and particular characteristics of the coins they contain. For example, some proof coins dated before 1971 or so with "cameo" or "deep cameo" contrast as determined by an expert may be worth a substantial premium, and some proof sets may contain rare varieties. Those that have suffered environmental damage would be worth less than list values. You may want to take at least some of these sets to an appraiser after getting a basic evaluation from a referenced source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P M Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) I found that the PCGS price guide will show the average price, not that it is worth that price, but it will give you some idea. Coins are only worth what someone is willing to pay for them. Proof Sets (1936 to Date) Values - PCGS Price Guide Edited March 20 by J P M Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayne63 Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 Thanks, Sandon and JPM. Your help is greatly appreciated. Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKK Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 On 3/17/2024 at 8:48 AM, Dwayne63 said: Thanks for the clarification; however, I'm looking for websites or publications that we show valuations. Every month--for what they're worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
