1893 $5, DCAM PR(PCGS#98488)

1893 $5, DCAM PR (PCGS#98488)

The January 2013 Americana Sale

详细说明: 1893 Liberty Half Eagle. Proof-64 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC. Outstanding eye appeal and quite close to the Gem grade level with strong contrast between the devices and mirror fields. The strike must have been quite early in this very limited production run, and this example was probably in the first ten struck that day in early 1893. Today there are between 35 and 50 of these known in all Proof grades, including coins that have problems. Most lack the degree of contrast to earn the Deep Cameo designation, and curiously PCGS has not graded any of this date in the Cameo category. The fields show the expected orange-peel texture to a slight degree. In terms of handling there are a few minor hairlines in areas but no distracting disturbances. The copious frost on Liberty's head is intact as well as on the eagle and lettering. Certainly a prize for the specialist as this is clearly not only one of the finest technically to exist, but also with the desirable Deep Cameo designation there simply is nothing not to like about this rare and important coin.