1867 Proof Set with Gold and Major Varieties

The basic 1867 Proof Set (without the two Nickel varieties) is not an extremely difficult set. All the coins are of average rarity for the period, and with a nominal mintage of 625 pieces, the silver coins can be found without too much effort. However, adding the 1867 With Rays Nickel turns an ordinary endeavor into a very challenging one. While the exact mintage is unknown, most estimates vary between 25 and 50 pieces. Acquiring a nice example will easily run into the mid five figures. The gold is always tough, and an above average mintage of 50 pieces for 1867 might suggest they are a bit more plentiful than other years in this period. That however, is not the case, and with only about a dozen Double Eagles known, six figures will be required to get a decent piece. The Eagles are even tougher, and our Auction Prices Realized shows no PCGS pieces sold at auction so far this century except for one impaired Proof in 2010.

Notes: This set has bonuses. Please see the Set Composition for a listing.