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PCGS Number: 904842 Coin Date: 1998-S Denomination (Short): 1c-50c Denomination (Long): 1c-50c Variety: Clad Proof Set Variety 2: 5 Coins Desg: PR Mint Mark: S Mintage: 2,086,507 Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Proof Set Coinage Years: 1936- Mint Location: San Francisco Edge: Reeded General Notes: <!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>Original Packaging:</strong> A two­-­piece, transparent plastic casing with frosted borders held a green fiberboard insert containing holes for the coins. This was slipped into a green cardboard box upon which the words “UNITED STATES MINT PROOF SET • 1998” were printed in silver script.</p>
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<p><strong>Commentary:</strong> 1998 witnessed another low mintage for the regular Proof set. It was a bit higher than in 1997, perhaps because an announcement of the impending 50 State Quarters® Program sparked some additional interest.</p>
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<p>The Prestige Proof set was now a thing of the past, and none were offered in this and subsequent years.</p>
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