1972 United States Proof Set, 5 Coins Inside!!. The mintage for the 1972-S Proof Set is nearly identical (slightly higher) to that of the 1971-S Proof Set, and as expected, the two sets are nearly identical in price today.Each set contained five coins: One example each of the Lincoln Cent, Jefferson Nickel, Roosevelt Dime, Washington Quarter, and Kennedy Half Dollar.About the sets: 1972-S Proof Coins are found with Brilliant, Cameo, and Deep Cameo surfaces. All three finishes are readily available.Mintage: 3,260,996 setsSome sets may contain the very rare Doubled Die Obverse Cent, with doubling of the lettering visible at "IN GOD WE TRUST" and "LIBERTY".Original packaging: The individual coins of the 1972-S Proof Set were placed into holes in a black plastic insert, then sealed in a two-piece, clear plastic case. The case was then inserted into a protective outer cover consisting of blue cardboard, imprinted with the words: "United States Proof Set • 1972."