1950 5pc U.S. Small Denomination Proof Set NGC PR67 and better!

Selling at 85% of the wholesale Coin Dealer Newsletter published price!

1C Lincoln NGC PF67 Red = $225.

5C Jefferson NGC PF68 = $60.

10C Roosevelt NGC PF68 = $50.

25C Washington NGC PF68 = $80.

50C Franklin NGC PF67 = $1,900.

Total = $2,315.00

Do you just love proof coins? That dramatic look with deeply mirrored fields and flashy devices? Well, here’s a set of the better date 1950 set of coins that includes one each of the Lincoln Cent, Jefferson Nickel, Roosevelt Dime, Washington quarter, and Franklin half dollar. Here’s the NGC census of these beautiful coins:

Lincoln Cent:               265 in PF67RD with 26 finer.

Jefferson Nickel:         186 in PF68 with 22 finer.

Roosevelt Dime:          240 in PR68 with 35 finer.

Washington Quarter:  173 in PR68 with 13 finer.

Franklin Half Dollar:    573 in PR67 with 111 finer.

Proof coins are struck using specially prepared dies and coin blanks, which result in a sharply struck, mirror-like finish. This special process involves striking the coin multiple times at a lower speed and with higher pressure, guaranteeing that the design is sharply defined and the background has a distinctive smoothness.

This painstaking approach differs from regular business strike coins that are produced at a higher speed with a less specialized minting process; that is because they are produced to circulate. Proof coins are typically struck in limited quantities and are offered in protective packaging to preserve their condition, which further distinguishes them from circulating coins.

The Philadelphia Mint, where this beautiful set of coins was produced in 1950. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.