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Product Overview
Up for sale is a Genuine 1976-S United States Mint Proof Set complete in its Original Government Packaging (OGP). This set is 100% complete and original, exactly as issued by the U.S. Mint. It comes housed in its original hard plastic presentation lens along with the original outer black cardboard box with silver lettering.
This historic set commemorates the nation\'s 200th anniversary and contains the highly collected 1776-1976 dual-dated Bicentennial coins (the Eisenhower Dollar, Kennedy Half Dollar, and Washington Quarter) featuring their special revolutionary-themed reverse designs. Unlike the 1975 issue, the 1976 set features the Variety 2 Eisenhower Dollar with the refined, thin lettering on the reverse.
Set Highlights
Quantity: 1 Proof Set
Year: 1976
Mint Mark: S (San Francisco Mint)
Packaging: Complete in Original Government Packaging (OGP) with the outer black box.
Coins Included (6 total):
1976-S Roosevelt Dime
1976-S Jefferson Nickel
1976-S Lincoln Cent
Condition Note
The set is fully intact, completely unsearched, and entirely original. The coins remain pristine and safely sealed inside their protective mint holder. The outer black cardboard packaging box shows only normal storage and shelf wear consistent with its age but remains completely solid and intact. Please review our high-resolution photos to evaluate the overall condition and excellent eye appeal of this estate set.
Why Buy From Us?
General Sales Policies
Pricing & sales We do not accept offers for less than the price, nor do we end sales early. We have condensed 56 years of mail-order experience into this comprehensive guide to ensure your satisfaction.
Mistakes & Communication We are human and we make mistakes. Please allow us the opportunity to address any issues before leaving response. We encourage open communication via the message system.
Shipping & Handling
•Speed: All orders ship within one business day.
•Combined Shipping:Proof/Mint Sets: $5.99 for the first set, $1.50 for each additional.
•Single Coins: $5.99 for the first, $0.75 for each additional.
•Note: Use the \"Request Invoice from Seller\" function in your cart for combined totals.
•International: We ship exclusively through the Global Shipping Program.
Regarding Proof & Mint Set Packaging
\"We are selling coins, not packaging.\"
•Condition: All outer boxes/envelopes are in \"used\" condition and will show evidence of handling and wear. None of these paper-thin wrapper imperfections affect the coins inside.
•No Cherry-Picking: We do not favor one buyer over another by selecting \"perfect\" wrappers. If you require mint-fresh paper coverings, we cannot service your order.
•The Hard Plastic Cases: These are subject to small stress fractures from the original minting process or natural aging.
Condition, Toning & Oxidation
A Note from the 1956 Mint Superintendent (Mrs. Rae V. Biester):
\"Sooner or later your Proof Coins may show evidence of oxidation (tarnish or discoloration)... we cannot assume responsibility for oxidation. Please do not ask us to make exchanges or adjustments.\"
Our Position: If the Mint Superintendent issued this warning in 1956, imagine the natural toning that occurs over 60+ years. Metal interacts with air and light from the moment it is struck. We do not expect these coins to look as they did the day they were born, and we hope you don\'t either. The picture is the grade.
Grading & Authenticity
•Authenticity: All coins are guaranteed genuine for life.
•Grading is Opinion: We place zero value on third-party grading opinions (slabs) except for authenticity.
•The Picture is the Grade: We spend thousands of dollars weekly on high-resolution photography. The picture of the coin IS the grade. Please use the enlargement tool to make your own assessment.
•Terminology: * High Grade: Top 20% of surviving population.
•Better Grade: Top 50% of surviving population.
The Reality of \"Cleaned\" Coins
\"Cleaning is always a matter of degree.\" In our 55+ years, we have found that almost every coin not in a sealed mint holder has been \"cleaned\" in some way—whether by a soft cloth, a pocket, or professional conservation.
•Our View: We buy and sell coins; we leave \"conserving\" to the experts.
•Honesty: If you ask us if a coin has been cleaned, we will give you our honest opinion on its visibility and its likelihood of passing a grading service.
Returns & Refunds
We offer a 30-day unconditional return policy with no restocking fee.
•Due Diligence: Please examine photos closely and ask questions before paying to avoid unnecessary returns.
•Cost: The buyer pays for transportation costs unless there is a material mistake in the provided picture.
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