1979 U.S. Proof Coin Set (Type 2 Dollar)

PRODUCT DETAILS:

1979 United States Proof Coin Set - Type 2 Dollar

SET HIGHLIGHTS:

• U.S. Mint Proof Coin Set housed in its original plastic holder, with mint issued box!
• Features a proof example of a 1979 Susan B. Anthony Dollar, Kennedy Half Dollar, Washington Quarter, Roosevelt Dime, Jefferson Nickel and Lincoln Cent. 
• All coins were struck at the San Francisco Mint. 
• First year of production for the Susan B. Anthony Dollar!
• This set includes a "Type 2" Susan B. Anthony Dollar!
  

Also known as a clear "S", the Type 2 Dollar is much scarcer than the common Type 1 set!

Proof coins are coins that are struck just for collectors. The U.S. Mint uses specially prepared planchets (blanks) and dies. The coins are struck at least twice to give them optimum detail!