Title:
Standard 1992 US Mint Proof Set
Description:
The 1992 U.S. Mint offered two main proof sets: a standard set and a popular 90% Silver Proof Set (first since 1964), both from the San Francisco Mint (S) (https://www.littletoncoin.com/shop/1992-s-us-mint-silver-proof-set-ps1992sa-wc) with high demand. The Silver Set, featuring clad dime, quarter, half dollar plus silver dime, quarter, half dollar (often mistaken for 90% silver), had a mintage of over 1 million. The Prestige set added an Olympic silver dollar and clad half dollar. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Stats & Details
• Silver Proof Set (Most Popular):
• Mintage: 1,009,586 sets.
• Coins: Cent, Nickel (clad), Dime, Quarter, Half Dollar (all 90% silver).
• Mint: San Francisco (’S’ mint mark).
• Significance: First year with silver in the dime, quarter, and half dollar after a long break.
• Prestige Proof Set:
• Coins: Included the standard set plus a Proof Olympic Silver Dollar and a Proof Olympic Clad Half Dollar.
• Standard Proof Set:
• Coins: All clad (Cent, Nickel, Dime, Quarter, Half Dollar).
• Mint: San Francisco (’S’).
• Unique Variety: A rare "Close AM” variety of the standard 1992 penny exists, making pennies from these sets valuable if found. [1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
What Makes Them Special
• Return of Silver: The 1992 Silver Proof Set marked the reintroduction of silver into proof coinage.
• High Demand: The silver set was very popular, with sales exceeding other 1990s sets.
• Prestige & Olympic Sets: Offered extra collector appeal with commemorative coins. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Stats & Details
• Silver Proof Set (Most Popular):
• Mintage: 1,009,586 sets.
• Coins: Cent, Nickel (clad), Dime, Quarter, Half Dollar (all 90% silver).
• Mint: San Francisco (’S’ mint mark).
• Significance: First year with silver in the dime, quarter, and half dollar after a long break.
• Prestige Proof Set:
• Coins: Included the standard set plus a Proof Olympic Silver Dollar and a Proof Olympic Clad Half Dollar.
• Standard Proof Set:
• Coins: All clad (Cent, Nickel, Dime, Quarter, Half Dollar).
• Mint: San Francisco (’S’).
• Unique Variety: A rare "Close AM” variety of the standard 1992 penny exists, making pennies from these sets valuable if found. [1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
What Makes Them Special
• Return of Silver: The 1992 Silver Proof Set marked the reintroduction of silver into proof coinage.
• High Demand: The silver set was very popular, with sales exceeding other 1990s sets.
• Prestige & Olympic Sets: Offered extra collector appeal with commemorative coins. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Country:
United States
Year:
1992
Mintage:
2,675,000
Denomination:
-proof
Weight:
Diameter:
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:54:52
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$10.44
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-01-24
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:54:52
