1886 G$1 PR(PCGS#7636)

August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

5277

等级

PR66+

价格

93,172

详细说明

Superb Gem Proof 1886 Gold Dollar 1886 Gold Dollar. Proof-66+ (PCGS). CAC. A tiny jewel of a coin with vibrant contrasting frosty matte-like devices in light honey gold against brilliant deep orange-gold fields and captivating in every regard. Towards the end of the gold dollar's existence, mintages for the denomination were desultory at best primarily to prevent them from becoming Proof-only issues and usually snapped up for use as gifts or for use in jewelry. Because of this demand, Proof coin production tipped up beginning in 1884 and reached a total of 1,016 specimens in 1886 to help fill orders from jewelers who were otherwise unable to obtain the coin. While many examples were carefully preserved by numismatists, quite a few were mishandled by the public, let alone those that were damaged in jewelry. Despite the comparatively healthy production figures, probably little more than 10% remain in numismatic channels today. Most specimens that remain today fall between the Choice and Gem Proof states of preservation, and only seldom exceeding those levels. Bereft of any distracting blemishes and blessed with beautiful even surfaces, this coin makes a lovely impression on the eye and a delight to behold. PCGS Population (all classifications): just 1; only 1 finer (Proof-67). PCGS# 7636. NGC ID: 25EW. Click here for certification details from PCGS.