Are any proof sets worth anything?

1970 proof sets offer at least two valuable proof varieties, including the 1970-S small date proof Lincoln cent, which has a value of about $35. Also in 1970 is the appearance of another no-S proof Roosevelt dime. The 1970 no-S proof Roosevelt dime has a value ranging from $600 to $2,500 at the time of writing.

Do proof sets appreciate in value?

It's considered a low-risk investment with excellent potential to increase in value. Because proof coins are more rare and produced in smaller numbers with a higher level of quality control, you can expect these coins to hold and increase in value.

Is there a market for proof sets?

“The proof set market is the way it's been now for at least the last five or six years – pretty weak and with relatively little collector demand,” Miller says. “Most seasoned collectors don't buy proof sets, or if they do they'll buy one from each year or certain specific years.

Are proof sets worth more than face value?

Prices are falling for common standard Proof sets from the 1970s and 1980s. For example, many dealers are paying around $1.80 for the 1980-S Proof set, less than the $1.91 face value for the coins in the set.

Are proof sets worth more than mint sets?

As with the silver proof sets, these modern-day prices are nominally akin to early 1980s levels but are essentially worth less than 50 percent of their former value due to inflation. Earlier proof sets and mint sets haven't fared much better. For example, in 1980 one could buy a 1950 proof set for $700.

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Why is 2012 proof set so expensive?

Mint before the Mint stops selling them. Once the Mint stops selling them then that's it, no more sets. So, for some reason the Mint stopped selling the 2012 set about nine months earlier than most sets. This caused the demand for the sets to jump up, which also exploded the price of the sets.

What is a 1976 proof set worth?

1976 US Mint Proof Set

The sets were offered at an original issue price of $7.00. The mintage for the set was a shopping 4,149,730, which remains the highest mintage for any Proof Set to this day.

Are silver Eagle proofs a good investment?

Reasons American Silver Eagles are a Good Investment: American Silver Eagles make great investments because they carry an intrinsic value and won't fall in value like other currencies.

What is a 1972 proof set worth?

1972 US Mint Proof Set

The US Mint did sell a 40% silver proof version of the 1972-S Eisenhower Dollar separately. The face value of the coins in the 1972 Proof Set was 91 cents, although the sets were sold at $5.00 each.

What is a 1977 proof set worth?

The Treasury raised the price of the 1977-S Proof Sets to $9.00.

What is a 1975 proof set worth?

1975 US Mint Proof Set

The 1975 Proof Set additionally included the Roosevelt Dime, Jefferson Nickel, and Lincoln Cent, which bore the 1975 date. These six coins had a face value of $1.91, and the sets were offered at $7.00.

What is a 1969 proof set worth?

A set today can be purchased on the popular website eBay for less than $7.00. The intrinsic value of the silver-clad half dollar today is roughly $2.40 – which means that the remaining pieces of the set have but a nominal value as numismatic collectibles.

What is a 2020 silver proof set worth?

WASHINGTON – The 2020 United States Mint Silver Proof Set® (product code 20RH) will be available for purchase starting on April 17 at noon EDT. The set is priced at $63.25.

Are mint proof sets a good investment?

US Mint coins are a worthy investment choice because of the design (Eagle Design), especially for the Gold bullion coins. Additionally, the US Mint produces a range of commemorative coinage that transcends their intrinsic metal value.

What is a 1980 proof set worth?

1980 US Mint Proof Set

The 1980 Proof Set (Buy on eBay) saw a redesigned package to accommodate the new sized dollar coin. The sets contained the same six coins as the prior year with a face value of $1.91, but the issue price was increased from $9.00 to $10.00.

What is a 1982 proof set worth?

1982 US Mint Proof Set

The 1982 Proof Set (Buy on eBay) saw the number of coins decline to five and the face value fall to only 91 cents.

What is a 1987 proof set worth?

The original price of the regular proof set was $11.00. The US Mint also offered an expanded version of the set known as the 1987 Prestige Proof Set (Buy on eBay). This set contained the five coins of the standard set plus the 1987 Constitution Silver Dollar. This set was priced at $45.00 and sold 435,495 units.

What is the rarest silver eagle Proof?

The most valuable silver eagle is the rare 1995 W American Silver Eagle: 10th Anniversary Proof. This coin was produced and sold only as part of the 10th Anniversary American Eagle Proof Set.

What is the most sought after silver eagle?

The 1994 and 1996 silver eagles are the most valuable and popular of the silver eagles, but don't overlook the 1997 and 1995 silver eagles, which have the third- and fourth-lowest production levels, respectively.

How much over spot should I pay for Silver Eagles?

If you want to find the cheapest place to buy silver online, look no further than Gainesville Coins! Bottom Line: Expect to pay about 5% to 8% above spot price for bullion bars, and about 12% to 20% over spot for bullion coins.

What is a 1988 proof set worth?

This 1988 Prestige Proof Set (Buy on eBay) contained the Olympic Commemorative Dollar, along with the five standard proof coins. This set was priced at $45.00 and sold 231,661 units.

What is a 1984 proof set worth?

The US Mint additionally issued a 1984 Prestige Proof Set (Buy on eBay). This expanded proof set included the five standard coins plus the 1984 Proof Olympic Silver Dollar. This set was priced at $59.00 and sold 316,680 units.

What is a 1990 proof set worth?

A well-known coin dealer is paying from $1,200 to $1,600 each for 1990 proof sets containing Lincoln cents missing the ''S'' mint mark-up from the $500 per set price he offered when the rarities were discovered in July.