[L#8052] 1884 $5 Liberty NGC PR65 UCA
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USD 42,750.00 |
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USD 42,750.00 |
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008 |
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Wednesday, May 28, 2008 |
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Beverly Hills, CA |
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Description
1884 $5 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 65 Ultra Cameo. The 1884 half eagle is considered one of the underrated issues in proof format due to its sheer rarity. Breen, in both his Encyclopedia of United States Proof Coins and Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins considered the number of pieces extant to be fewer than a dozen, calling it "extremely rare" and "one of the great sleepers" in the former tome. Garrett and Guth, in their Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins 1795-1933 state that fewer than 20 are known in all grades. The major grading services have combined to certify a total of sixteen pieces, likely including resubmissions, and at least three are in museums and permanently off the market. Perhaps more importantly to the collector interested in acquiring such a piece, proof 1884 half eagles are rarely offered at auction at all in any grade. The last record of one having sold in public auction belongs to the Bass specimen, a Proof 65 piece, in No vember 2000. A Proof 64 Deep Cameo piece appeared in our 2003 Spring ANA auction, but did not sell. Breen's diagnostics of proof 1884 half eagles include a die scratch slanting up from the right base of the T in LIBERTY and a rust pit on the lower end of the upright of 1, between and above the serifs. Both are clearly present on this coin. Of course, if there were any doubt about this coin's proof status, they would be allayed by the sheer visual effect this coin possesses. It is a vivid black on bright gold in appearance, with deeply mirrored orange peel surfaces giving way to smoothly frosted devices. The strike is complete, and only a few slight marks in the fields appear to determine the Proof 65 grade. For pedigree purposes, this piece appears to have a tiny planchet flake below Liberty's hair bun. No coins of this date have yet received a higher grade with deep contrast, and only a single Proof 66(Registry values: P4)piece exceeds this Gem's numerical grad e. For the serious gold collector, this is an opportunity that may not soon be repeated. Photo (PCGS # 8479). Estimated Value $50,000 - 75,000. Our item number 65 9031 W. Olympic Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USA Telephone: 310-247-3900 E-Mail: antiques@antiquariantraders.com There is a 15% commission charge added to each and every lot. Antiquarian Traders auctions offer something for everyone. THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION. We specialize in rare and unusual antique furniture, decorative arts, bedroom suites, paintings, lamps, urns, pedestals, rugs, and more much. We have over 500 items in this auction to choose from. Pieces are Art Deco, Victorian, English, Renaissance Revival. You will not find this fine quality and style of antique furniture anywhere else. We have been in business for over 30 years, have 15,000 customers, over 2 million unique visitors, and 20 million return visits to our website. On May-08-08 at 10:32:31 PDT, seller added the following information: Use the FREE Counters 1 million sellers do - Vendio!
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