Most Valuable US Early Proof Sets 1856-1914
Early Proof Sets
These early proof sets were not normally issued to the general public but were given as gifts to government officials and dignitaries and some, like the 1890 sets, only contained the cent and the nickel. The list above is sets put together by collectors and represent all or most of the proof issues of each given year.
Top 10 Most Valuable US Early Proof Sets By Date
- 1911 Four-Piece Matte Proof Gold Proof Set, NGC Certified. Sold For: $161,000
- 1914 Nine-Piece Proof Set. Sold For: $149,500
- 1890 10-Piece Proof Set NGC. Sold For: $138,000
- 1895 Proof Set, Cent to Dollar, PR65 to PR67 NGC. Sold For: $94,875
- 1895 Six-Piece Proof Set NGC. Sold For: $86,250
- 1879 1C Proof Set NGC. Sold For: $70,150
- 1883 Proof Set NGC (Most) Certified. Sold For: $69,000
- 1865 Seven-Piece Silver and Nickel Proof Set With Original Box NGC Sold For: $69,000.00
- 1856 Nine-Piece Proof Set NGC. Sold For: $69,000.00
- 1866 MS Ten-Piece Proof Set PCGS. Sold For: $63,250
These are early and certified proof sets only for the above values and do not include an applicable buyer's premiums.
Source: HA.com Updated February 2012
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