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Hello Mr. Fern,
I have a set of the 2-coin 1987 U.S. Constitution Commemorative . The COA number is 1273. But the COA is for the Gold 5-dollar coin only. All of the other sets I've seen for sale have a COA that includes both the silver one dollar and the gold 5-dollar. I bouht this directly from the US Mint so I know for sure it came this way. Is this a rarity of some sort? Did the mint put in the wrong COA? Will it decrease the value of the set? Thanks for any insight you can give me.
Hi Kenneth:
Thanks for picking me to answer your question.
Your set is likely the result of a packaging error, with the wrong COA being mixed up. It is not a significant error, and depending on one's viewpoint, would affect the value minimally. To an interested error collector, it may bring a few dollars more. To a regular collector, a few dollars less.
You may want to contact the mint to see if they have any extra COA's for the two coin set.
The normal 2 coin proof set has traded for between $250 and $290 on EBay from Feb 18 to Feb 22, with three sets sold.
You may want to check future EBay listings under US coins in the Commemorative category to see what these sets are going for.
If you live close to a local shop, they should offer an opinion as to it's value at no charge. Always try and get at least two opinions and try and deal with PNG dealers if possible. Here's a link to find one in your area: http://www.pngdealers.com/dealersearch.php
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Thank You and Good Luck in your collecting.
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| Comment | Thank you so much for your prompt answer. It verified what I thought the value would be as a result of the mint error. And also thanks for the eBay results. I put it up for auction there today. | ||
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Ronald Fern
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I can answer most all questions relating to US coins, tokens, and currency. I'm not strong on world coins or ancients. Primary field of expertise is errors and varieties. Over 55 years experience in coin collecting. Part time dealer since 1976. Employed by McDonnell Douglas/Boeing for over 34 years as an Industrial Engineer/Technical Specialist before retiring in 2002.
Experience
Worked weekends for "Lonesome" John in the late 1960's to mid 1970's processing error coins, packaging, and preparing orders. Worked with John Devine and Fred Weinberg on several California Error A Rama's in the early 1970's. Served as display judge at annual Error-A-Rama coin shows. Opened and operated mail order coin business DBA "CAL ERRORS" in 1976. Contributer to Alan Herbert's "Official Price Guide To Mint Errors" and Fivaz/Stanton "Cherrypickers' Guide". Worked Saturdays at Huntington Beach Coin Exchange 1980-1999. Had table and sold coins at a number of coin and gun shows in So CA, AZ and NV. Sell coins, tokens and currency currently at my space in the Pomona Antique Center. Past "Errorscope" Editor. Presently CONECA Examiner.
Organizations
ANA, CONECA, CWTS, NLG
Publications
Errorscope, Numismatic News, Civil War Token Journal, Error and Variety News
Education/Credentials
AA Degree LBCC pre Engineering, 1964
BS Degree CSULB Ind Technology, 1968
Awards and Honors
1st Place EAR Trophy for Civil War Token Errors, NLG Author of Year Award for best monthly coin column "Error News and Views" in small Numismatic paper, owned and published by Ray Anthony.
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