1936 Brilliant Proof Set

Number of
Required Items
5
Current Finest
Possible Set Rating
70.556
Set Composition
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The U.S. Mint returned to striking Proof Coins in 1936 after a 20 year hiatus. After experimenting with matte finishes in the mid-1910s, the new 1936 Proofs bore brilliant, mirrorlike surfaces and were struck in greater quantity than the earlier pre-WWI issues. The 1936 and 1937 sets are great ones containing three obsolete designs; the Buffalo Nickel, Mercury Dime and the Walking Liberty Half. Seeing these popular series in gem Proof condition never fails to provide a thrill, even to the more experienced numismatist. A PR67 set is possible though the Cent is very rare in that grade. A few PR68s also exist but be prepared to pay plenty if you want one.

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

All-Time Finest (All Eras)

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Rank Set Name % Complete % DCAM GPA Weighted GPA with Top
Pop Bonuses		 Set Rating User
1 D. L. Hansen 1936 Brilliant Proof Set 2020 2021 2022 2023 100.00% 0.00% 67.61 67.61 67.61
DLH
2 Ron B 2024 100.00% 0.00% 67.39 67.39 67.39
Ron B
3 cdf 2015 100.00% 0.00% 67.33 67.33 67.33
cdf
4 Night Winds 2016 2017 2018 2019 100.00% 0.00% 67.28 67.28 67.28
rmb
5 The MKJ Collection 2009 2010 2011 2012 100.00% 0.00% 67.22 R 67.22 67.22
MikeMcCabe

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Current Finest

Rank Set Name % Complete % DCAM GPA Weighted GPA with Top
Pop Bonuses		 Set Rating User
1 D. L. Hansen 1936 Brilliant Proof Set 2020 2021 2022 2023 100.00% 0.00% 67.61 67.61 67.61
DLH
2 Ron B 2024 100.00% 0.00% 67.39 67.39 67.39
Ron B
3 cdf 2015 100.00% 0.00% 67.33 67.33 67.33
cdf
4 Night Winds 2016 2017 2018 2019 100.00% 0.00% 67.28 67.28 67.28
rmb
5 Winesteven 100% CAC 100.00% 0.00% 66.50 66.50 66.50
winesteven
6 jcth 36 Brilliant Proofs 100.00% 0.00% 66.33 66.33 66.33
fauxtog
6 36 Proof Set 100.00% 0.00% 66.33 66.33 66.33
Poorhouse
8 Spyguy 100.00% 0.00% 66.22 66.22 66.22
Spyguy
9 Rush Family Collection 100.00% 0.00% 66.11 66.11 66.11
MarkBRush
10 R. Hauley Proofs 100.00% 0.00% 65.56 65.56 65.56
amalcr
11 DB's 100.00% 0.00% 65.44 65.44 65.44
luv2hay
11 billsnotes 100.00% 0.00% 65.44 65.44 65.44
[email protected]
11 lostmountainman 100.00% 0.00% 65.44 65.44 65.44
lostmountainman
14 La Jolla Collection 100.00% 0.00% 65.33 65.33 65.33
GStone
14 Cleo 100.00% 0.00% 65.33 65.33 65.33
Cleo
14 ScoutDogCoins 100.00% 0.00% 65.33 65.33 65.33
ScoutDogCoins
14 Porter Proofs 100.00% 0.00% 65.33 65.33 65.33
philly_rome
18 Poulan Collection 100.00% 0.00% 65.22 65.22 65.22
Poulan Collection
18 Talkington Collection 100.00% 0.00% 65.22 65.22 65.22
Gabby
18 Papa T's 100.00% 0.00% 65.22 65.22 65.22
Papa T

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