1888 $2.50, CAM PR(PCGS#87914)

1888 $2.50, CAM PR (PCGS#87914)

The Regency Auction 31

详细说明: FROM THE PROSPECT COLLECTION An amazing looking GEM Proof with a stunning black and white bold cameo contrast on both sides. Deeply reflective fields have a nearly deep cameo contrast against the highly frosted and sharply struck devices. The mirrors are icy slick displaying the epitome of smoothness. There are traces of orange peal texture that add to the visual allure. The surfaces are exceptionally well preserved, a strong glass (we used a 9x glass) could only find the slightest line or two; none of which detract from the stupendous eye appeal. The Red Book lists a mintage of 97, but the latest research by John Dannreuther shows that only 92 Proofs were ever struck. Today, perhaps 35-45 examples are known, and the present coin is bested by just two coins in the Cameo designation. PCGS 6, NGC 13, CAC 8. The most recent PCGS/CAC coin to sell in auction realized $25,850 back in February 2013. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $33,000. Keep in mind that this date is VERY RARE any finer; we sold the sole PR66 CAM in our November 2018 Regency Auction for $44,650. While PCGS has graded four coins numerically finer in the DCAM designation as well, NONE of these have ever sold via auction. This impressive coin has a bold visual allure as well as very strong, high-end technical qualities that will delight any collector of Proof gold coins! Cert. Number 25625583 PCGS # 87914