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1951 5-Piece Proof Set NGC.... (Total: 5 coins)
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Description
Magnificent 1951 Proof Set
1951 5-Piece Proof Set NGC. In keeping with the experiences of 1936 to 1942, when proof coinages consistently trended up (if by differing percentages), proof strikings increased from 1950 to 1951. The 1951 issue also begins a trend of increased incidence of Cameo strikings, though the Mint habit of using proof dies longer than was optimal necessarily puts a cap on the number of coins that can be claimed as Cameo.The Mint shipped 57,500 proof sets in 1951, setting records for proof production in a single year for each of the five denominations represented. The previous records had been set in 1950 with the single exception of the five cent piece, which saw 55,200 proofs struck in 1942 between the copper-nickel and copper-silver-manganese alloys.
1951 One Cent PR66 Red.
Bright copper-gold surfaces display mild contrast between mirrored fields and the motifs when the coin is tilted just slightly beneath a light source. The design features are exquisitely struck up, including all lines and grains in the wheat stalks. Immaculately preserved surfaces reveal no abrasions or unsightly spots.
1951 Five Cent PR67.
Whispers of ice-blue and champagne-beige make occasional appearances on the brilliant surfaces of this Superb Gem, and a solid strike brings out crisp definition on the design elements that show five Full Steps. Fantastic overall eye appeal.
1951 Ten Cent PR67.
Wisps of reddish-gold, sea-green, and cobalt-blue are confined to the margins on the obverse but travel throughout the reverse. Brilliant surfaces exhibit sharply struck design elements that are mildly frosted and yield a degree of variance with the reflective fields. Impeccably preserved throughout, as expected for the designated grade.
1951 Twenty Five Cent PR67.
Blushes of russet, aqua-blue, and purple are slightly more extensive and deeper in hue on the obverse of this lovely Superb Gem. Lightly frosted design motifs are well impressed and stand out against the mirrored fields irrespective of the angle of observation. This well preserved proof exudes magnificent eye appeal.
1951 Fifty Cent PR67.
Freckles of soft sea-green, purple, and sky-blue patina travel over the luminous surfaces of this appealing half dollar. Lightly frosted devices are impressively struck and appear to float over the deep watery fields. Most of the bell lettering is crystal clear, and both obverse and reverse reveal impeccable preservation.
From The Boca Collection, Part One.
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2010 January Orlando, FL FUN US Coin Auction #1136 (go to Auction Home page)
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