1900 $5, DCAM PR(PCGS#98495)

November 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

3167

等级

PR67DCAM

价格

506,428

详细说明

Awe Inspiring Proof 1900 Half Eagle Among the Finest Certified 1900 Liberty Head Half Eagle. JD-1. Rarity-4. Proof-67 Ultra Cameo (NGC). This captivating specimen is boldly cameoed in finish with sharp field to device contrast. The former areas are deeply mirrored, while the design elements are softly frosted in texture. Vivid medium gold patina and razor sharp striking detail are evident throughout, the surfaces silky smooth in texture and bordering on pristine. Proof half eagle production jumped dramatically in 1900; the mintage of 230 pieces is the highest for any issue in the Liberty Head series. We suspect that the anticipation of increased collector sales associated with the turn of the century prompted Mint employees to strike more Proof half eagles than usual for the era. If this is true, the anticipated demand failed to materialize for, today, the 1900 is only marginally more available than most other late date Proof half eagles of this type. With only 120 to 150 coins believed extant (per John W. Dannreuther, 2018), much of the mintage was undoubtedly destroyed through melting without ever leaving the Mint. The coin offered here offers superior technical quality and eye appeal and will be just right for inclusion in a high grade Proof gold type or date set. NGC Census: 5; 2 finer in this category (Proof-69 * Ultra Cameo finest). The corresponding PCGS Population is 1/2 (Proof-68+ Deep Cameo finest at that service). PCGS# 98495. NGC ID: 28D6. Click here for certification details from NGC.