1905 $2.50 PR(PCGS#7931)

The Regency Auction 32

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

512

等级

PR66

价格

117,203

详细说明

We are pleased to offer this Premium GEM 1905 Proof $2.50! This is a magnificently preserved and eye appealing example of this rarity, a nearly condition census coin from an original mintage of only 144 pieces. Stunningly reflective mirrors have a bold depth. Traces of orange-peel texture in the fields add to the wonderful visual allure. Unlike the proofs prior to 1900, the devices on this 1905 are also highly reflective, rather than frosted-HOWEVER, there is a slight trace of contrast, depending on the angle you view this beauty. The surfaces are free of all but the most microscopic lines, that we only mention for the sake of full and complete disclosure. The eye appeal is simply stunning. Only 144 Proof quarter eagles were struck in 1905, delivered on four different dates, and of these, John Dannreuther, in his new reference on Proof Gold coins, estimates that 80-110 survive in all grades. PCGS 9, NGC 13, CAC 2. We think the populations are inflated, as these clearly do not appear with the frequency you would expect for a grade with these numbers: the last PCGS-graded coin sold in 2006 and the last NGC coin sold in 1990! The PCGS coin sold in September 2006 for $19,550. The current Collector's Universe value is listed at $22,500. VERY RARE any finer, with just 7 coins finer at PCGS, PR67+ CAM the finest. What a great opportunity for the advanced collector of gold coins, we know there will be strong demand for this SUPERB GEM! Cert. Number 36825763 PCGS # 7931