Miami Valley Coin Club

Want Proof?

Although the Mint struck proof coins prior to 1858, it was in that year that the first complete proof sets were sold by the Mint to the public at large. As far back as 1817, proof coins were available for purchase, individually, by collectors and ordinary citizens, if they contacted the Philadelphia Mint and requested them.

A complete set of proof coins from the year 1858 totaled 13 different coins. How many can you name? Hint: there were 7 coins with copper or silver content; there were 6 gold coins.