Very cool. Welcome to the hobby! My biggest recommendation would be to really take the time to learn before making a bunch of purchases. I burnt up a bunch of money at first making some less than desirable purchases. These coins have been around for years and years and will still be available once you're set to make a buy.
I’m not sure if you already know but the type 1 Franklin proof if I remember right is worth more and you can find out the difference on the reverse, the eagle wings on the left side have four feathers. Edit: on the 1956
I had completely forgot about that when I was opening it up, but saw it when I was researching afterwards. Unfortunately, I had the type 2. Thanks for sharing all the same! Always happy to get tips and pointers.
I’ll always be a newbie in the numismatic hobby. It seems like I learn something new everyday when it comes to these coins, tokens and bullion metals. I love it.
As a collector? Does it matter if the envelope is sealed? Do they go for more? Went to an lcs where they had sets most had open envelopes some were sealed
More often than not sealed sets will go for a premium, as there is the possibility of a cameo coin(s). The earlier date cameos can bring quite a premium because they are so rare to come across. I wouldn't pay over the top for a sealed set though, unless I was certain it untouched. Quite a few out there that repackage them to basically con people.
Seems like everything has been picked through. steamed open? Resealed? I dont know. I just know I have a bunch and not a winner in any of them. Nice coins though you go there for sure. The stunners just seem tough to find.
Nice coins. Never found any cameos myself yet. I don’t think I’ll ever trust a set being “sealed” because of how valuable a high PF DCAM coin can go for - and how easily the envelope can be glued back together. Don’t recommend paying a premium for a set labeled unopened. Would have better luck checkin antique shop sets that have already been opened, but the vendor doesn’t know what cameo even is lol GL & happy hunting
It's very difficult to get cameo from 1950's to 1960's on anything. Remember just the first few hundred strikes on the dies will produce cameo. From this era they had huge production runs and must have worked the dies to death because many sets from this era are barely proof in appearance, many many are fairly dull and not much better than business strikes. Secondly getting really sealed sets is tough as the fakers are pretty good at checking them and resealing to make them look original unsealed. If you do find genuine untouched sets you will probably pay dearly for the privilege of opening. I think the set you got here is a pretty nice one for this year.
Cameos are crazy tough. I even paid up for a Franklin half once that looked every bit cameo to me, but struck out on grading as such. I'll keep looking and hopefully find one someday. I certainly ain't disappointed in the set though. They are quite nice outside of a few marks on the quarter.
Yeah, I'm thinking you're responding to when I mentioned an FS variety. I was referring to a Cherrypickers variety, specifically a TDR or triple die reverse. FS numbers are just numbers assigned to Cherrypicker listed varieties. The FS comes from original compilers of the list, Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton.
I,m new to this channel. I did subscribe to your channel just now. We will get you to a 1000 subscriber. I was number 33 tonight. Then we will get you 10000 subscribers. Thanks for sharing , beautiful cons. They do remake the envelopes. The envelopes look like they are remake envelopes. I will try to find the place that sell the sell remake envelopes. Please becareful. I'm trying to help you. Have a day. 4:46
I've kinda picked up on their general approach.... I think, haha. The biggest part for me is just knowing what I'm buying and what it's true actual value is.
![Did These 1956 Proof Franklin Half Dollars Make the [Cameo] Grade? From Proof Set to NGC Slab](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/odKsJY70azg/mqdefault.jpg)
No cameos, but they are beautiful coins for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah, I can't be too bummed about no cameo with how nice the set is.
"definitely nice" is an accurate statement for sure.
Haha, thanks! Nicest set I have for sure.
I cut some out to fill my bu set , when i first started collecting only a few proof to go
Great information!
I just started coin collecting!
God bless y’all!
Very cool. Welcome to the hobby! My biggest recommendation would be to really take the time to learn before making a bunch of purchases. I burnt up a bunch of money at first making some less than desirable purchases. These coins have been around for years and years and will still be available once you're set to make a buy.
Second! I've been trying with the idea of doing a similar video with a 64 proof set I picked up. I like it!
That would be a fun video! A nice Accented Hair bomb would be sweet.
Good stuff! 👍🏼
Thanks, I concur 😊
NICE SET
Thanks!
Last year I got a 1960 Jefferson that graded out as PR68 DCAM.
Sweet! That's a nice score.
Subbed .. like to see low sub channels having fun with the hobby ..
Thanks for joining in! I definitely am enjoying myself. So much to learn and a ton of history to explore.
I do this whenever I can get a set for a reasonable price. Lottery ticket with no downside.
Certainly a good way to look at it. I'll keep that in mind.
I’m not sure if you already know but the type 1 Franklin proof if I remember right is worth more and you can find out the difference on the reverse, the eagle wings on the left side have four feathers.
Edit: on the 1956
I had completely forgot about that when I was opening it up, but saw it when I was researching afterwards. Unfortunately, I had the type 2. Thanks for sharing all the same! Always happy to get tips and pointers.
I’ll always be a newbie in the numismatic hobby. It seems like I learn something new everyday when it comes to these coins, tokens and bullion metals. I love it.
Very nice 😊
Thanks!
As a collector? Does it matter if the envelope is sealed? Do they go for more? Went to an lcs where they had sets most had open envelopes some were sealed
More often than not sealed sets will go for a premium, as there is the possibility of a cameo coin(s). The earlier date cameos can bring quite a premium because they are so rare to come across. I wouldn't pay over the top for a sealed set though, unless I was certain it untouched. Quite a few out there that repackage them to basically con people.
The mint shipped these sets UNSEALED. If they are sealed someone did that after receiving them from the mint.
Seems like everything has been picked through. steamed open? Resealed? I dont know. I just know I have a bunch and not a winner in any of them. Nice coins though you go there for sure. The stunners just seem tough to find.
Yeah, I'm thinking there's not a whole lot left out there to find. They certainly were nice though!
Nice coins. Never found any cameos myself yet. I don’t think I’ll ever trust a set being “sealed” because of how valuable a high PF DCAM coin can go for - and how easily the envelope can be glued back together. Don’t recommend paying a premium for a set labeled unopened. Would have better luck checkin antique shop sets that have already been opened, but the vendor doesn’t know what cameo even is lol GL & happy hunting
Yeah, there's probably a lot of truth to what you're saying. We can all dream though, right? Haha. Thanks for checking it out.
It's very difficult to get cameo from 1950's to 1960's on anything. Remember just the first few hundred strikes on the dies will produce cameo. From this era they had huge production runs and must have worked the dies to death because many sets from this era are barely proof in appearance, many many are fairly dull and not much better than business strikes. Secondly getting really sealed sets is tough as the fakers are pretty good at checking them and resealing to make them look original unsealed. If you do find genuine untouched sets you will probably pay dearly for the privilege of opening. I think the set you got here is a pretty nice one for this year.
Cameos are crazy tough. I even paid up for a Franklin half once that looked every bit cameo to me, but struck out on grading as such. I'll keep looking and hopefully find one someday. I certainly ain't disappointed in the set though. They are quite nice outside of a few marks on the quarter.
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I've had too many 💩 in the recent past, haha
Full steps is not a designation for proof coins...(full steps is not a variety either..just an indication of the fullness of the strike)
Yeah, I'm thinking you're responding to when I mentioned an FS variety. I was referring to a Cherrypickers variety, specifically a TDR or triple die reverse. FS numbers are just numbers assigned to Cherrypicker listed varieties. The FS comes from original compilers of the list, Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton.
I,m new to this channel. I did subscribe to your channel just now. We will get you to a 1000 subscriber. I was number 33 tonight. Then we will get you 10000 subscribers. Thanks for sharing , beautiful cons. They do remake the envelopes. The envelopes look like they are remake envelopes. I will try to find the place that sell the sell remake envelopes. Please becareful. I'm trying to help you. Have a day. 4:46
Thanks for the sub and the information! Still learning as I go and glad to hear any insight from others.
Trader bea sucks
I've kinda picked up on their general approach.... I think, haha. The biggest part for me is just knowing what I'm buying and what it's true actual value is.