The 1968 proof set has numismatic value. Keep reading to learn more about this collectible set.
Specifications
Type: Proof Set
Year: 1968
Number of Coins: 5
Face Value: $0.91
Issue Price: $5
Silver Weight: .147893 oz.
The 1968 proof set contains five different coins, and one of them is 40% silver. The coins include: the penny, nickel, dime, quarter, and silver half dollar. The S mint mark can be found on each coin.
There is a rare 1968 dime variety where the dime does not have the S mint mark. Proof sets with the no S dime are extremely rare and valuable.
| Series | Location | Quantity Minted |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 S | San Francisco | 3,041,506 |
Value
This 5-piece proof set is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this set is $4.37. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $29.52 per ounce.
The 1968 S proof set in its original government packaging is worth around $9.50.
The 1968 S proof set with the no S dime in its original government packaging is worth around $25,000.
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Sources:
The Red Book
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