The August 2010 Boston Rarities Sale
Pre-Bidding Ends:
8/7/2010 2:00:00 PM
Live Floor and Internet Bidding Begins:
8/7/2010 3:00:00 PM
Lot #1871.
1896 Liberty Double Eagle. Proof-66 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Secure Holder.
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Exquisite Proof 1896 Double Eagle Rarity
PCGS Secure PR-66DCAM with a Pop of Just 4/0
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One of the high-graded Deep Cameo 1896 proof Double Eagles known to PCGS, this premium-quality Gem is also among the most attractive survivors of this 128-piece delivery. Rich reddish-gold color dominates the overall appearance, the central devices a bit lighter in sheen save for a few blushes of coppery tinting over Liberty's portrait. The devices are also possessed of extremely thick mint frost that contrasts sharply with watery, "orange-peel" fields. A hairline-thin contact mark in the obverse field behind the base of Liberty's portrait should serve as a useful pedigree marker, but we stress that this feature is not discernible at all angles. Free of detracting blemishes, this coin would serve as a highlight in the finest numismatic collection. Extant population: just 45-50 coins, per Garrett and Guth in the 2008 book Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins: 1795-1933.
PCGS Population: just 4; and no Deep Cameo specimens are graded higher at this service.
PCGS# 99112.
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