1883 $10, DCAM PR(PCGS#98823)

June 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1274

等级

PR64DCAM

价格

305,141

详细说明

Ultra Cameo Choice Proof 1883 $10 The Only Example Approved by CAC 1883 Liberty Head Eagle. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-6+. Proof-64 Ultra Cameo (NGC). CAC. Here is a beautiful survivor from this scarce issue that ranks as one of the most desirable examples known. Pale golden-wheat color dominates the surfaces, accented by hints of original apricot patina throughout the fields. The strike is exceptional, rendering heavily frosted central devices against mirrored and intensely reflective fields. Overall smooth, beneath a glass there is just a hint of friction at Liberty's chin keeping this from a full Gem designation. With just 40 examples struck, the Proof 1883 Liberty Head eagle has one of the lowest mintages of the 1880s, tied as second lowest behind only the Proof 1880. Fewer than 20 distinct survivors are known of the 1883, making it a true rarity of the series. In fact, this example represents only the fourth example that our firm has offered in the past 16 years. The majority of survivors exhibit a uniform, all-brilliant finish, lacking the intense Ultra Cameo of the present specimen. It also offers superior preservation to other specimens; we note that only two coins rank finer at NGC. Perhaps most significantly, this piece is the sole Proof 1883 eagle with approval by CAC across all grading services, further indicating its truly exceptional quality and eye appeal. Provenance: From the Francesca Collection. PCGS# 98823. NGC ID: 28FM. Click here for certification details from NGC.