1888 G$1 PR(PCGS#7638)

1888 G$1 PR (PCGS#7638)

The January 2013 Americana Sale

详细说明: 1888 Gold Dollar. Proof-66 (PCGS). OGH. Highly attractive for the classic orange-gold and copper hues that enhance the orange peel surface texture of the fields while the devices are frosted and bright. Clean surfaces as expected for this elusive Proof issue to earn such a stellar grade from PCGS. Furthermore, the combined PCGS Population Report and NGC Census record a grand total of 225 grading events, with some duplication likely in that number. This seems a far cry from the reported mintage in Garrett and Guth's Encyclopedia of U. S. Gold Coins 1795 - 1933 of 1,079 pieces as also listed in the Guide Book. Where did the balance go? While there are undoubtedly a few more 1888 Proof Gold dollars out there that are not certified, it would seem unlikely that there are over 800 of them. This disparity goes well beyond normal attrition rates. What is apparent from the coins known today is this PR-66 1888 Gold dollar is certainly in the top two dozen known of this date, and is an important and rare coin in this splendid condition.