Early US Proof Sets - 1936 thru 1942
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Collecting United States Proof Sets 1936 thru 1942
The US Mint started producing proof coins as early as 1936 and suspended the practice in 1942 as the US was fighting World War II.
These are the rarest of the proof coins with the lowest number produced and the most coins that made it into circulation. These coins are highly sought after by coin collectors and feature the silver Walking Libery Half Dollar, the silver Washington quarter, the silver Mercury Dime, the Buffalo Nickel, and the Lincoln wheat penny.
These are the rarest of the proof coins with the lowest number produced and the most coins that made it into circulation. These coins are highly sought after by coin collectors and feature the silver Walking Libery Half Dollar, the silver Washington quarter, the silver Mercury Dime, the Buffalo Nickel, and the Lincoln wheat penny.
Contents at a Glance
1936 Proof Sets
1936 Proof Sets
In 1936, just 3,837 Proof sets were issued. The 1936 sets contained the Walking Libery Half Dollar, the Washington Quarter, the Mercury Dime, the Buffalo Nickel, and the Lincoln Wheat Penny.
These are so rare, you will probably have to go through a certified coin dealer to find a set.
These are so rare, you will probably have to go through a certified coin dealer to find a set.
1937 Proof Sets
1937 Proof Sets
In 1937, just 5,542 Proof sets were issued. The 1937 sets contained the Walking Libery Half Dollar, the Washington Quarter, the Mercury Dime, the Buffalo Nickel, and the Lincoln Wheat Penny.
These are so rare, you will probably have to go through a certified coin dealer to find a set.
These are so rare, you will probably have to go through a certified coin dealer to find a set.
1938 Proof Set
1938 Proof Set
In 1938, just 8,045 Proof sets were issued. This was the first time the Jefferson Nickel appeared in a proof set. The 1938 sets contained the Walking Libery Half Dollar, the Washington Quarter, the Mercury Dime, the Jefferson Nickel, and the Lincoln Wheat Penny.
These are so rare, you will probably have to go through a certified coin dealer to find a set.
These are so rare, you will probably have to go through a certified coin dealer to find a set.
1939 Proof Set
1939 US Proof Set
In 1939, just 8,795 Proof sets were issued. The 1939 sets contained the Walking Libery Half Dollar, the Washington Quarter, the Mercury Dime, the Jefferson Nickel, and the Lincoln Wheat Penny.
These are so rare, you will probably have to go through a certified coin dealer to find a set.
These are so rare, you will probably have to go through a certified coin dealer to find a set.
1940 Proof Set
In 1940, just 11,246 Proof sets were issued. The 1940 sets contained the Walking Libery Half Dollar, the Washington Quarter, the Mercury Dime, the Jefferson Nickel, and the Lincoln Wheat Penny.
These are so rare, you will probably have to go through a certified coin dealer to find a set.
These are so rare, you will probably have to go through a certified coin dealer to find a set.
1941 Proof Set
1941 US Proof Set
In 1941, just 15,287 Proof sets were issued. The 1941 sets contained the Walking Libery Half Dollar, the Washington Quarter, the Mercury Dime, the Jefferson Nickel, and the Lincoln Wheat Penny.
These are so rare, you will probably have to go through a certified coin dealer to find a set.
These are so rare, you will probably have to go through a certified coin dealer to find a set.
1942 Proof Set
1942 US Proof Set with and without Silver War Nickel
In 1942, a combined 21,120 Proof sets were issued. The 1942 sets come in a 5-piece set and a 6-piece set. The 5-piece set contained the Walking Libery Half Dollar, the Washington Quarter, the Mercury Dime, the Jefferson Nickel, and the Lincoln Wheat Penny. The 6-piece set contains the Jefferson "P" Mint Silver War Nickel.
No sets were issues from 1943 thru 1949.
No sets were issues from 1943 thru 1949.
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