Title:
Standard 1997-S US Mint Standard Proof Set
Description:
The 1997-S U.S. Clad Proof Set contains five coins minted in San Francisco, each with a mirror-like finish and frosted design details: a Lincoln cent, Jefferson nickel, Roosevelt dime, Washington quarter, and Kennedy half dollar. These coins are made of copper-nickel clad material.
The purpose of a proof set is to provide collectors with high-quality examples of circulating coinage.
Coin Denominations Lincoln Cent, Jefferson Nickel, Roosevelt Dime, Washington Quarter, and Kennedy Half Dollar.
Mint Mark and Origin
All coins in the set bear the San Francisco ”S” mint mark.
Coin Characteristics
Proof-Struck: The coins are proof-struck, a special minting process that results in a sharp relief, mirror-like backgrounds, and frosted foregrounds.
Cameo Effect: This striking process creates a distinctive and beautiful ”cameo” appearance.
Clad Composition: The dime, quarter, and half dollar are copper-nickel clad.
Purpose for Collectors
The U.S. Mint produces proof sets for collectors who want high-quality, special issues of circulating coins.
These sets are struck in small quantities compared to regular circulating coins, making them desirable collector’s items
The purpose of a proof set is to provide collectors with high-quality examples of circulating coinage.
Coin Denominations Lincoln Cent, Jefferson Nickel, Roosevelt Dime, Washington Quarter, and Kennedy Half Dollar.
Mint Mark and Origin
All coins in the set bear the San Francisco ”S” mint mark.
Coin Characteristics
Proof-Struck: The coins are proof-struck, a special minting process that results in a sharp relief, mirror-like backgrounds, and frosted foregrounds.
Cameo Effect: This striking process creates a distinctive and beautiful ”cameo” appearance.
Clad Composition: The dime, quarter, and half dollar are copper-nickel clad.
Purpose for Collectors
The U.S. Mint produces proof sets for collectors who want high-quality, special issues of circulating coins.
These sets are struck in small quantities compared to regular circulating coins, making them desirable collector’s items
Country:
United States
Year:
1997
Mintage:
1,975,000
Weight:
Diameter:
Date Added:
2025-03-15 14:13:21
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$11.99
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-01-24
Date Added:
2025-03-15 14:13:21
