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I have a 1976 US proof set that is still in it's original packaging and has never been opened. It is sealed in package from postal service. How much is this worth?? Also, if I choose to sell this package who would I sell to? Any suggestions?
Hi Charlee Ray,
These sets are fairly common, and typically sell for $5 to $8. Your set, in the original postal envelope, is a little less common and typical examples sell for around $8 to $10.
Your best bet is to sell it on eBay. There was one just like yours that started at $9.95 with free shipping and sold as such. A coin shop will offer you about half of that for it, since they look to make a profit reselling it.
I apologize that you had to wait so long for a response, the expert you originally posed this question to had passed it along just today.
Thanks for the question and best of luck with your coins! =)
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Dmitry Livshits
Expertise
My specialty is world coins from the 18th to 20th centuries, primarily non-US foreign coins and related areas such as errors and exonumia (tokens, medals, etc.). I can answer questions relating to identification, grading, selling, preservation and evaluation of such items. In addition to catalog value, I can give you the practical market value and trends for specific types of coins. I will also take questions regarding counterfeits (both modern and antique) and on how to identify them. I am NOT knowledgeable in paper money/banknotes, ancient or "shipwreck" coins. Thank you.
Experience
Collector of world coins since early childhood. Access to a variety of auction records and reference material. You can also find me on Facebook.
Education/Credentials
A.S. in Psychology (2006), B.A. in Forensic Psychology (2008), M.A. in Forensic Psychology (2011).
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