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1973-S PROOF SET
Mintage: 2,760,339
sets
Original Issue Price:
$7.00
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Notes:
In 1973, the Mint began including a clad version of the Eisenhower
Dollar in the Proof sets, providing some justification for raising the
issue price to $7.00 per set. Despite the extra coin, the public
rebelled and the mintage dropped off by almost half a million
sets. The packaging was changed to include a hinged flap that
folded up to cover the front of the set, but the back of the set
remained exposed.
Tips:
Look for spot- and film-free coins and try for sets that have as many
frosted "cameos" as possible. Unfortunately, the new
packaging included a red, felt-type material that gives off a red
"dust" that migrates throughout the sets. The dust is a
potential, spot-causing problem, especially in areas with high humidity,
so store your sets carefully. Be sure the pins that hold the
hinged flap are unbroken. |
