Posted 10/04/2017 02:32 am
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PCGS retail is the same. In the real world, the Proof seems of much higher population - it's on the low end of the Population for Cameo versions, and there are many better to be found. The 1913-D seems to show only 24 coins finer between PCGS and NGC combined, where the Proof shows over a hundred (in Cameo) of higher grade. Even up, I think I'm taking the 1913-D as long as it's worthy of the grade.
The 1911 is for someone stretching the budget to add such a Proof to their collection. The 1913-D is for someone buying the best coin available for their collection. To my mind, at the same price you're getting a lot more coin for the Business Strike.
PCGS retail is the same. In the real world, the Proof seems of much higher population - it's on the low end of the Population for Cameo versions, and there are many better to be found. The 1913-D seems to show only 24 coins finer between PCGS and NGC combined, where the Proof shows over a hundred (in Cameo) of higher grade. Even up, I think I'm taking the 1913-D as long as it's worthy of the grade.
The 1911 is for someone stretching the budget to add such a Proof to their collection. The 1913-D is for someone buying the best coin available for their collection. To my mind, at the same price you're getting a lot more coin for the Business Strike.
What an analytical and logical answer to the OP's question. Very insightful. (especially for a newbie like myself)
One of the reasons why I am awe stricken by some of the members here at CCF.
that the 13-D would be a much better collection inclusion.
