Set Highlights:
• Issuer: United States
• Date: 1993
• Mint: San Francisco (“S” Mintmark)
• Finish: Proof
• Number of Coins: 5
• Packaging: Original U.S. Mint box & certificate (if included)
• Silver Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper (silver coins only)
• Total Silver Content: 0.6148 Troy oz (published specification)
Coins Included:
• 1993-S Lincoln Cent — Copper-plated zinc
• 1993-S Jefferson Nickel — Copper-nickel
• 1993-S Roosevelt Dime — 90% Silver
• 1993-S Washington Quarter — 90% Silver
• 1993-S Kennedy Half Dollar — 90% Silver
Exact Silver Breakdown:
• Roosevelt Dime: 0.07234 Troy oz
• Washington Quarter: 0.18084 Troy oz
• Kennedy Half Dollar: 0.36169 Troy oz
• Total: 0.61487 Troy oz (published as 0.6148 Troy oz)
Historical Significance:
Following the successful reintroduction of silver proof sets in 1992, the 1993 issue continued the revival of traditional American silver proof coinage. Produced with exceptional cameo contrast and mirror fields, these sets helped spark renewed collector interest in modern U.S. Mint silver issues.
Collectibility:
As the second release in the modern silver proof series, the 1993 set remains a key date for collectors assembling complete runs from 1992 onward. Its classic pre-State Quarter design lineup, 90% silver composition, and official Mint packaging make it a timeless addition to any U.S. collection.
