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1895 Six-Piece Proof Set NGC. ... (Total: 6 coins)
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NGC Certified 1895 Six-Piece Proof Set
Featuring the King of Morgan Dollars, PR66 ★
1895 Six-Piece Proof Set NGC. The 1895 Morgan dollar is one
of the most important proof issues in the history of U.S. coinage.
While there have been persistent rumors that a business strike 1895
dollar exists, it appears that none were ever struck-although that
is still debated from time to time. As a proof-only issue, it is
one of the most challenging and desirable dates in the widely
collected Morgan dollar series. The dollar is undoubtedly the
highlight of this proof set.The other denominations in this set are less significant than the dollar, but they are still popular because of the aura of the 1895 date. For example, the cataloger of the Eliasberg collection wrote the following about the dime. "This is a very important date from the fact that related business strikes are major rarities. This should place a strong demand upon Proofs, and among the cognoscenti it does, although the subtlety is often lost on the 'investor' buyer. Regardless, the 1895 dime is of great historical importance..." The remaining denominations are more plentiful but still important.
It is exciting to see the 1895 dollar in a set with all of the other denominations. The dollar alone would attract fierce competition from bidders, but as a set it is particularly noteworthy. This is just one of the many significant opportunities represented by this fabulous collection. Just 880 silver proof sets were issued and it may be years before another 1895 proof set is sold intact.
1895 Cent PR64 Brown. Repunched Date from the dies of Snow-1 and FS-301. The 8, 9, and 5 are each dramatically doubled. All design features, from the feathers in the headdress to the leaves in the wreath, show outstanding definition. Reflective, lightly mirrored fields frame the lustrous devices of this near-Gem. A few faint hairlines and tiny contact marks on each side are consistent with the grade. Reddish-brown surfaces on both sides are accompanied by mauve and turquoise-green toning on the obverse.
1895 Nickel PR63. Exceptional detail is present on both sides, with no weakness of any element. Even the ear of corn left of the ribbon bow is well detailed. This Select proof has faint hairlines and other minor blemishes that limit the grade. Traces of old lacquer are visible on the reverse. Both sides have brilliant, untoned nickel-gray surfaces.
1895 Dime PR64 Cameo. This boldly detailed dime has full design definition on each side, including the leaves at the lower reverse. Excellent field to device contrast is evident with full mirrors around the lustrous motifs on each side. A few non-distracting hairlines are present in the fields. Both sides have pale cerise at the centers, with peripheral magenta toning. NGC Census: 7 in PR64 Cameo; 39 finer (10/09).
1895 Quarter PR66 Cameo. A sharply defined Barber quarter, this piece has exquisitely detailed design elements. The stars, hair, and leaves on the obverse are all full. The reverse has a bold eagle with complete wing, neck, and tail details. This is an exemplary specimen showing exceptional contrast between the mirrored fields and lustrous, frosty devices. Both sides have a lovely blend of light blue, magenta, reddish-orange, and greenish-yellow toning. NGC Census: 12 in PR66 Cameo; 25 finer (10/09).
1895 Half Dollar PR66 Cameo. Like the other coins in this set, the Barber half dollar is fully detailed. Even the right edge of the shield is sharp and crisply defined. This distinctive 1895 Barber half dollar exhibits fully lustrous devices and exceptional mirrored fields. The obverse and reverse each have significant areas of silver-white with accompanying blue, green, yellow, violet, and iridescent toning. NGC Census: 21 in PR66 Cameo; 21 finer (10/09).
1895 Silver Dollar PR66 ★ . A few hair strands over Liberty's ear are merged together as usual, but all other design motifs are crisp and sharp. An exquisite beauty, this "King of Morgan Dollars" deserves a Cameo designation in addition to its NGC assigned ★ designation. Faint lines on the reverse are the only distractions on this otherwise pristine piece. The central motifs have pale salmon toning with rings of ultramarine, lemon-yellow, bright purple, and emerald. This "album toning" ranks among the most desirable color presentations ever achieved.
NGC Census: 1 in PR66 ★ ; 0 finer (10/09). In all grades, NGC has certified 583 submissions of 1895 Morgan dollars but only three coins, including the piece in this 1895 proof set, have been assigned ★ the designation. The other two are certified PR64 ★ Cameo and PR67 ★ Ultra Cameo.
From The Boca Collection, Part One.
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Auction Info
2010 January Orlando, FL FUN US Coin Auction #1136 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
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