1896 $20, DCAM PR(PCGS#99112)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

4264

等级

PR66+DCAM

价格

1,166,120

详细说明

Amazing Deep Cameo Gem Proof 1896 Double Eagle 1896 Liberty Head Double Eagle. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5-. Proof-66+ Deep Cameo (PCGS). After having gone nearly a decade without handling a Proof 1896 double eagle, we have been extremely fortunate to present two different specimens in three offerings beginning with our November 2020 Auction, including two (!) offerings in the present sale. Simply put, this is a beautiful coin that really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. The fields are deeply reflective at direct viewing angles, but "go black" under indirect lighting to form alternative contrasts with frosty design elements. When observed with a loupe, the fields reveal the distinctive "orange peel" texture of U.S. Mint Proof gold coinage from the late 19th century that advanced collectors find so appealing. The same close scrutiny under magnification reveals just how close to pristine the surfaces are. The strike is full and the coin displays vivid deep orange-gold patina. This delightful premium Gem would serve as a highlight in the finest numismatic cabinet. Students of classic United States Mint coinage across all series will concur that the coiners at the Philadelphia Mint were perhaps at no time closer to perfection than in the four year period from 1895 to 1898. The Proofs from that era are of universally high quality, often deeply cameoed in finish and, when expertly preserved, as here, are unsurpassed in quality or eye appeal. For advanced gold enthusiasts, especially specimen type collectors, the search for a single extraordinary Proof Liberty Head double eagle could end with the acquisition of this Gem 1896 through aggressive bidding. One of just 128 Proofs originally struck for the date, only 30 to 50 of which are believed extant (per John W. Dannreuther, 2018). One would be hard pressed to find a more attractive example of the type irrespective of date. Provenance: From our November 2020 Auction, lot 9218. PCGS Population: 1; 2 finer in this category (Proof-67+ Deep Cameo finest). PCGS# 99112. NGC ID: 26EH. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA. Click here to see Coins in Motion.[“Coins]