[L#8056] 1892 $20 Liberty PCGS PR65 DCA Start Price USD 99,750.00 Current Price USD 99,750.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, May 27, 2008 End Time Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Location Beverly Hills, CA See more about '[L#8056] 1892 $20 Liberty PCGS PR65 DCA' Description 1892 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded Proof 65 Deep Cameo. Although the mintage of 93 coins is the second highest of any proof double eagle coined in the 1890's, the related business strike mintage of this date wast just 4,430 coins, the second lowest of any date in the 1890's. This latter detail is an extremely important consideration as it limits the available supply for date collectors. This example is an impressive Gem that features rich orange-gold color, deeply mirrored fields, and remarkable contrast. The devices are highly lustrous with frosty texture. Every design detail is sharply impressed with no sign of weakness on either side. A few faint hairlines limit the grade, but do not change the aesthetic appeal of this lovely jewel.In the Pittman catalog, David Akers discussed the difference between proof mintage and proof distribution, an important concept that is worth repeating: "The 93 piece mintage figure for proof 1892 double eagles is misleading, in the sense that it might give one the impression that proofs of this date are only moderately rare. However, it is important to recognize that a mintage figure for any proof issue represents only the number struck, not the number actually sold. It was common practice for the Mint to strike a number of proofs (how the figure was determined is not known) and then use this existing supply to fill orders throughout the year. At year's end (usually January or February of the following year, to be exact), the unsold pieces were melted. Now, in 1892, it certainly was not very likely that 92 people were willing to pay $20.50 for a proof double eagle (face value plus a $0.50 'proofing' charge), and so it is probable that half, or even fewer, of the original mintage were actually distributed." Today, only about 20 or 25 examples are known, and the only rivals to this example that we recall are the Gem Pittman Collection coin(Registry values: P2)and the similar Gem example in the Dallas Bank Collection.Proofs and business strikes were apparently produced from different die pairs. Proofs have the date logotype deeply impressed and just a trifle above center, with the digit 1 slightly closer to the bust than the border. The date appears to slant slightly up to the right. The reverse has the left-most line of the sixth vertical stripe thin at its center. The right claw and right tail feathers are broken. Business strikes have the date centered in the space, with the appearance of slanting slightly down to the right. Population: 3 in 65, 2 finer (11/06). Photo (PCGS # 9108). Estimated Value $150,000 - 200,000. Our item number 69 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 10:32:30 PDT, seller added the following information: Use the FREE Counters 1 million sellers do - Vendio! Place a Bid!