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S
UPERB
1880 G
EM
P
ROOF
C
AMEO
T
RADE
D
OLLAR
Enlargement
1568
1880
.
PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo.
CAC APPROVED.
An impressive Gem Cameo Proof. The fully brilliant devices and fields are in bold
contrast to each other, and this snow-white appearance serves to highlight the cameo effect. A needle-sharp strike is displayed overall includ-
ing the often-weak stars and Liberty's head. While 1,987 examples of this proof-only date were struck -- the largest proof mintage of the
design type by a substantial margin -- relatively few remaining examples can match the quality offered here. No marks can be discerned by
the naked eye, and low magnification reveals much the same scenario, revealing a coin that is ever so close to physical and aesthetic perfec-
tion. This example is certain to elicit strong bidding activity when it crosses the auction block.
Pop 9; none finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS #
87060
)
Estimated Value ........................................................................................................................................................... $30,000 - 32,000
G
EM
P
ROOF
C
AMEO
1881 T
RADE
D
OLLAR
1569
1881
.
PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo
. An issue that is
always in demand among collectors, the 1881 Trade dollar
has the distinction of having been produced only in the
proof format. This fully struck example is an exceptional
survivor from an original mintage of just 960 pieces. Just a
hint of natural pastel-gold patina can be discerned with
close examination. Watery fields support satiny devices,
yielding the highly desirable Cameo designation by PCGS.
There are no mentionable contact marks on either side,
only a vertical scratch on the plastic holder at the center of
the obverse that should not be confused as a problem on
the coin, itself. Worth a close look and a strong bid.
Pop
27; 11 finer, 6 in 66, 2 in 66+, 2 in 67, 1 in 67+.
(
PCGS # 87061
)
Estimated Value .........................................$7,000 - 7,500
S
TUNNING
G
EM
P
ROOF
1882 T
RADE
D
OLLAR
1570
1882
.
PCGS graded Proof 66.
CAC APPROVED.
Trade
dollars continued to be struck at Philadelphia exclusively in
proof format in 1882 for the fifth year in a row (since
1878). A fairly large mintage of 1,097 proofs was struck to
satisfy anticipated collector demand, however, it seems to
have lessened as the year progressed. It is likely that some
examples may have gone unsold, to be melted after the
end of the year, thus a smaller, but unknown survival rate.
This remarkably toned Gem Proof features sharp details
throughout, save for a couple of the star centrils. The mag-
nificent highly reflective surfaces are spectacularly toned in
vivid shades of reddish-gold at the centers with cobalt-blue
hues at the outer areas on each side. A stunning, com-
pletely original example.
Pop 19; 6 finer in 67.
(
PCGS #
7062
)
Estimated Value ...................................... $9,000 - 10,000
