1958 Proof Set (BUY)
Face Value: $0.91
Original Issue Price: $2.10
Mintage: 875,652
For the first time since modern packaged proof sets were introduced, the 1958 Proof Set marked the first year over year decline in sale. While the prior year had rose above the one million set mark, this year saw the total fall below this level. Sales would rebound the following year.
Each 1958 Proof Set contained five different coins, representing each of the five denominations in circulation at the time. This included the half dollar, quarter, dime, nickel, and one cent coins. Notably, the Lincoln Cent was the last year to feature the Wheat Ears reverse that had been in use since 1909. This final year type adds some appeal to the proof set.
The packaging for the set consisted of a plastic pack, that sealed each coin within an individual compartment. In the sixth space was a foil insert, shaped with eight sides that imprinted "US Mint Philadelphia". This plastic pack was placed within a yellow envelope with the Treasury Department address on the top left, and indication of the contents "1958 P.C." at the bottom left.
