1908 $5 Indian PR(PCGS#8539)

1908 $5 Indian PR (PCGS#8539)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

详细说明: Superb Gem 1908 Proof Indian Half Eagle PCGS Finest Certified 1908 Indian Half Eagle. Proof-67+ (PCGS). CAC. The first issue in the Proof Indian half eagle series, the 1908 has one of the highest mintages of the type -- 167 pieces -- a result of the Mint's anticipation of strong demand from contemporary collectors. This issue actually was ordered in relatively large quantities, and it is now the most frequently encountered Proof Indian $5 in numismatic circles. The 1908 is still a classic U.S. Mint Proof gold coin, however, which means that it is at least very scarce in an absolute sense. Indeed, a mere 95-115 coins are believed extant (per Jeff Ambio in the 2008 revision to David W. Akers' work, A Handbook of 20th Century United States Gold Coins: 1907-1933). Unlike all preceding issues in the Proof half eagle series, the 1908 Indian was produced with a dark matte finish that does not reflect light in the manner of brilliant finish Proofs. (The Mint designated these as Sandblast Proofs, often nicknamed "Matte Proof" by collectors today.) This finish is clearly evident on the present example, the surfaces also revealing the rich khaki-gold color that characterizes most known survivors of the issue. Fully struck and expertly preserved, detracting "shiny spots" and other blemishes are conspicuous by their total absence. Currently, this is the single finest example certified by PCGS. PCGS# 8539. PCGS Population: 1 in 67+; none finer.