1961 U.S. Proof Set | Original Flat Pack Philadelphia Mint with Card
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1961 U.S. Proof Set | Original Flat Pack Philadelphia Mint with Card
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Brand: US Mint
1961 U.S. Proof Set | Original Flat Pack Philadelphia Mint with Card
Capture the ultimate golden era of American numismatics with this pristine, original government-packaged 1961 United States Mint Proof Set. Struck in the heart of the historic Philadelphia Mint during a year of monumental national transition—the dawn of the Kennedy administration—this beautiful five-coin collection showcases the pinnacle of mid-century proof craftsmanship. Each coin beams with razor-sharp, frosted design elements and mirror-like fields that have been perfectly locked away and protected from the elements within the original U.S. Mint cellophane for over six decades. Anchored by three legendary 90% fine silver pieces—including the iconic, last-year Benjamin Franklin Half Dollar—this set isn't just a high-grade collector's treasure; it is a substantial tangible asset riding a wave of unprecedented historic modern precious metal values. Perfect for historical preservation or a high-value physical silver portfolio addition, this set represents a landmark era when true, solid silver circulated freely across America.
Country: United States
Composition: Mixed Metal (90% Fine Silver / 10% Copper for Half Dollar, Quarter, and Dime; 75% Copper / 25% Nickel for Jefferson Nickel; 95% Copper / 5% Tin and Zinc for Lincoln Cent)
Denomination: $0.91 Total Face Value ($0.50 Half Dollar, $0.25 Quarter, $0.10 Dime, $0.05 Nickel, $0.01 Cent)
Mintage: 3,028,244
Weight: Total Piece Weight: 43.13 grams / 1.52 oz / 1.38 Troy oz; Pure Silver Content Weight: 19.12 grams / 0.67 oz / 0.61 Troy oz
Dimensions:
Composition: Mixed Metal (90% Fine Silver / 10% Copper for Half Dollar, Quarter, and Dime; 75% Copper / 25% Nickel for Jefferson Nickel; 95% Copper / 5% Tin and Zinc for Lincoln Cent)
Denomination: $0.91 Total Face Value ($0.50 Half Dollar, $0.25 Quarter, $0.10 Dime, $0.05 Nickel, $0.01 Cent)
Mintage: 3,028,244
Weight: Total Piece Weight: 43.13 grams / 1.52 oz / 1.38 Troy oz; Pure Silver Content Weight: 19.12 grams / 0.67 oz / 0.61 Troy oz
Dimensions:
- Franklin Half Dollar: 30.6 mm
- Washington Quarter: 24.3 mm
- Roosevelt Dime: 17.9 mm
- Jefferson Nickel: 21.2 mm
- Lincoln Cent: 19.05 mm
Lettering and Edging: - Franklin Half Dollar: Reedy Edging / Obverse: "LIBERTY", "IN GOD WE TRUST", "1961" / Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "E PLURIBUS UNUM", "HALF DOLLAR"
- Washington Quarter: Reedy Edging / Obverse: "LIBERTY", "IN GOD WE TRUST", "1961" / Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "E PLURIBUS UNUM", "QUARTER DOLLAR"
- Roosevelt Dime: Reedy Edging / Obverse: "LIBERTY", "IN GOD WE TRUST", "1961" / Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "E PLURIBUS UNUM", "ONE DIME"
- Jefferson Nickel: Smooth Edging / Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST", "LIBERTY", "1961" / Reverse: "E PLURIBUS UNUM", "MONTICELLO", "FIVE CENTS", "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"
- Lincoln Cent: Smooth Edging / Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST", "LIBERTY", "1961" / Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "E PLURIBUS UNUM", "ONE CENT"
Strike Type: Proof
Variety: Standard Proof Issue (Check for potential Doubled Die Reverse variety on Franklin Half Dollar)
Coin Designer and Design: - Franklin Half Dollar: John R. Sinnock (Obverse bust of Benjamin Franklin / Reverse Liberty Bell and small eagle)
- Washington Quarter: John Flanagan (Obverse bust of George Washington / Reverse American Eagle with spread wings)
- Roosevelt Dime: John R. Sinnock (Obverse bust of Franklin D. Roosevelt / Reverse Torch flanked by olive and oak branches)
- Jefferson Nickel: Felix Schlag (Obverse profile of Thomas Jefferson / Reverse Monticello estate)
- Lincoln Cent: Victor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro (Obverse profile of Abraham Lincoln / Reverse Lincoln Memorial)
Condition - Gem Brilliant Proof Set. All coins remain securely sealed inside the original U.S. Mint cellophane packaging. Surfaces exhibit deep, mirror-like clarity and highly sharp, untouched proof details. Extremely mild and natural ambient rim-toning consistent with safe, long-term archival storage is observable on the silver planchets, adding genuine vintage character. - See Pictures
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