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Four-United States Proof Sets, 1970
Four-United States Proof Sets, 1970
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Four United States Proof Sets from 1970
Denomination Penny to half dollar
Date 1970
Country America
Weight 12.0 oz total, 3.0 each
Description All five coins in each set are in mint condition in their individual packaging. They all have a bright shine to them, with all heads facing left aside from Lincoln on the penny, who faces right. The sets are artfully arranged, with the half dollar taking centerfold, flanked on the right by a quarter above a dime, and on the left by a nickel above a penny. The American Seal of an eagle holding arrows and an olive branch is imprinted on the box, above the half-dollar.
Condition All coins are in proof condition, untouched.Meta: CoinsMeta: Proof Set
History On January 15, 1970 Mint Director Mary Brooks presented a joint Special Achievement Award to Mint employees Philip B. Neisser and Morris V. Boley, for their invention of the clad metal combinations to be used in the production of dimes, quarters, and half dollars. The inventors assigned that patent and all rights to the process to the United States Government, and shared a $5,000 cash award.
Provenance Putnam County Estate
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