FSHO - 1915 Proof Barber Dime - PCGS PR65+ w/CAC! PCGS Pop Only 2.

winesteven

Research in the literature AND in auction sales data show that the 1915 Proof Barber Dimes are quite difficult to find in this grade and higher. This PR65+ has a PCGS pop of only 2 (none by NGC).

To show the difficulty of 1915 Barber Dimes even at the PR65 level of getting a CAC sticker, here's the data:

There are 46 graded PR65 (16 by PCGS and 30 by NGC). Of those 46 graded PR65, only 6 have a CAC sticker (the two at PR65+ each have stickers, so the CAC pop shows a total of 8)!

This coin with the plus grade is tough to price. The PCGS Price Guide for PR65+ is at $2,250 (PR66 is at $4,000). What makes it confusing is the CAC Price Guide for PR66 is a shockingly low $1,900. However, I cannot find any auction sales to support that low price for a PR66. In April 2022, when pricing was lower than today, and the PCGS Price Guide at that time was at $3,150 for a PR66, there was an auction sale at $3,350. As pricing rose over time, the PCGS Price Guide for a 66 as noted went to the currant level of $4,000. Separately, in July 2020, at the peak of Covid when prices were very low, a 65+ sold for $1,645 at auction. At that time during Covid, the PCGS Price Guide for a PR65+ was at $1,550. As noted above, it's now $2,250.

My price is $2,075, including expedited shipping, with payment via PayPal (NOT Friends & Family, as this way we both have their protection). If I know you well from this forum, you can pay by check, and then it's only $1,995. A Direct signature will be required upon delivery. Will only sell to someone in the U.S. with a U.S. mailing address!

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