In the earlier days proof coins were called Master Coins at the Mint. They were struck to prove the correctness of the dies, used to manufacture the coins. The coins were then kept for the Mints Cabinet of Coins Collection and for presentations. Around 1858 proofs were offered for sale to the public.Saturday, April 19, 2008
1992 Mint Proof Set
This 1992 Mint Proof set was minted at the San Francisco Mint. The set consist of a Lincoln cent, Jefferson nickel, Roosevelt dime, Washington quarter and a Kennedy Half Dollar.
In the earlier days proof coins were called Master Coins at the Mint. They were struck to prove the correctness of the dies, used to manufacture the coins. The coins were then kept for the Mints Cabinet of Coins Collection and for presentations. Around 1858 proofs were offered for sale to the public.
In the earlier days proof coins were called Master Coins at the Mint. They were struck to prove the correctness of the dies, used to manufacture the coins. The coins were then kept for the Mints Cabinet of Coins Collection and for presentations. Around 1858 proofs were offered for sale to the public.
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