Interesting observation, Tim. My records indicate the Rarity Ratings for both coins are the same in the grades G - F, but the 95O is priced much higher. The mintage is lower, so the 95O is likely the scarcer coin. In VF and up, the 95O is a very scarce coin.
1895-P is a tough date in Unc. I think a lot of people have a proof for this date. I bought a PCGS MS63 a few years back and I was pleased to locate it.
<< <i>1895-P is a tough date in Unc. I think a lot of people have a proof for this date. I bought a PCGS MS63 a few years back and I was pleased to locate it.
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Your coin looks very pl! Nice!
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I prefer the 95-O However im partial to them since the example I own ive found in a junk bin and bought for melt. A nice xf example, with a gash on the reverse.
I was very glad to locate my 1895-o VF30, its been hard to find a nice 45-53 to. Most of the 45's Ive looked at didnt have any eye appeal to go with them, so I think Ill stick with my 30 for the time being...might be a few more years.
As for the P, I lucked out this year at FUN in January and found a nice 45 raw example that I later sent in and came back with 45 grade. Alot of hard dates in the set but all worth while purchases as my sets is worth much more then I paid for it starting 4 years ago.
Can't help but agree with Broadstruck, my new MS 1895-P in 64 has the look of a 67 !! Check out the Barber Mega Tread Part Two. I also have another new 95-P in 55 for my latest complete Dime set ( P,D,O,S ) .
The 95-O is on my want list ( having sold my AU 58 last year ). I am looking for a nice 45-50 for the new set.
Both the P & the O are tough coins to locate, but in XF/AU, the 1895-O is the key date.
I don't consider my 1895-O Die Cap in PCGS 64 as part of my regular set.
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My records indicate the Rarity Ratings for both coins are the same in the grades G - F, but the 95O is priced much higher.
The mintage is lower, so the 95O is likely the scarcer coin.
In VF and up, the 95O is a very scarce coin.
Seems scarcer than generally given credit for??
Well, just Love coins, period.
Speaking of the P member MFH purchased a example at ANA that has magnificent eye appeal.
Not sure if he's had it imaged yet, but trust me if not it's worth the wait!
<< <i>1895-P is a tough date in Unc. I think a lot of people have a proof for this date. I bought a PCGS MS63 a few years back and I was pleased to locate it.
Your coin looks very pl! Nice!
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However im partial to them since the example I own ive found in a junk bin and bought for melt. A nice xf example, with a gash on the reverse.
As for the P, I lucked out this year at FUN in January and found a nice 45 raw example that I later sent in and came back with 45 grade. Alot of hard dates in the set but all worth while purchases as my sets is worth much more then I paid for it starting 4 years ago.
Can't help but agree with Broadstruck, my new MS 1895-P in 64 has the look of a 67 !!
Check out the Barber Mega Tread Part Two. I also have another new 95-P in 55 for my
latest complete Dime set ( P,D,O,S ) .
The 95-O is on my want list ( having sold my AU 58 last year ).
I am looking for a nice 45-50 for the new set.
Both the P & the O are tough coins to locate, but in XF/AU, the
1895-O is the key date.
I don't consider my 1895-O Die Cap in PCGS 64 as part of my regular set.
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<< <i>Can't help but agree with Broadstruck, my new MS 1895-P in 64 has the look of a 67 !!
Check out the Barber Mega Tread Part Two. I also have another new 95-P in 55 for my
latest complete Dime set ( P,D,O,S ) .
The 95-O is on my want list ( having sold my AU 58 last year ).
I am looking for a nice 45-50 for the new set.
Both the P & the O are tough coins to locate, but in XF/AU, the
1895-O is the key date.
I don't consider my 1895-O Die Cap in PCGS 64 as part of my regular set. >>
As they say, a post is useless without pictures !!
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