Complete 1893 Proof Set of Minor and Silver Coinage. (ANACS). OH.All examples are individually graded and encapsulated by ANACS in consecutively numbered holders WE5407 through WE5412. Included are:<p><strong>1893 Indian Cent. Proof-63 RB (ANACS). OH.</strong> Warm autumn-orange and olive-gold colors are well blended over both sides of this fully impressed, appreciably reflective specimen.<p><strong>1893 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-65 (ANACS). OH.</strong> A fully defined, nicely preserved Gem dusted with sandy-silver patina that is a bit bolder on the reverse.<p><strong>1893 Barber Dime. Proof-66 (ANACS). OH.</strong> This enchanting specimen exhibits mottled midnight blue and reddish-gold peripheral toning on the obverse, the reverse more extensively toned in cobalt blue and silver-lilac iridescence.<p><strong>1893 Barber Quarter. Proof-65 (ANACS). OH.</strong> The obverse exhibits reddish-copper peripheral patina that yields to lighter iridescent champagne-gold toning toward the center. For the reverse we note even bolder, more extensive peripheral toning in irregular blushes of cobalt blue and reddish-russet. Fully struck with appreciable contrast between mirrored fields and softly frosted design elements.<p><strong>1893 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-64 (ANACS). OH.</strong> Obviously preserved alongside the other silver coins in this lot, this coin exhibits toning that most closely matches that of the quarter, although the cobalt blue on the reverse is more tightly confined to the periphery.<p><strong>1893 Morgan Silver Dollar. Proof-65 (ANACS). OH.</strong> This lovely Gem is dusted with iridescent golden-gray that yields to blushes of warm reddish-russet and cobalt blue at the lower reverse border. Lightly struck in the centers, typical of a Proof Morgan dollar from the 1888 to 1893 era, yet nicely preserved and with a modest cameo finish that goes unmentioned on the old style ANACS insert.<p>The Philadelphia Mint prepared 792 silver Proof sets in 1893, the mintage figure of the years dime, quarter, half dollar and silver dollar issues in this format. Additional Proof 1893 Indian cents and Liberty Head nickels were struck, the mintage for both of those issues amounting to 2,195 coins, those pieces not sold as part of the silver Proof sets distributed in two-piece minor Proof sets. The similar toning seen on the silver examples, as well as the consecutively numbered inserts on the old style ANACS inserts, strongly suggest that this is an original set. A decided rarity since most silver 1893 Proof sets were broken up by collectors long ago. (Total: 6 coins)
