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Session Three - Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 5:00 pm
C
HOICE
C
AMEO
P
ROOF
1886 H
ALF
E
AGLE
Enlargement
1972
1886
.
PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo.
CAC APPROVED.
A scant 72 half eagle proofs were struck in 1886. Of that number, PCGS esti-
mates that today only 25 to 35 individual proofs still exist. Only 11 submission events have been recorded at that service as non-Cameo,
Cameo, and Deep/Ultra Cameo combined (12 at NGC, some are likely crossovers). The mirrors are exceptionally deep on each side and
noticeably contrast against the modestly frosted devices. Some very light pastel-orange patina is seen on each side. The fields otherwise have
traces of "orange-peel" texture so common to proofs of this era, and there are only the faintest hairlines evident with magnification that serve
to limit the grade.
Pop 1; 2 finer, 1 in 65, 1 in 66.
(
PCGS # 88481
)
Estimated Value ............................................................................................................................................................$25,000 - 27,000
1973
1886-S
.
PCGS graded MS-65
. Both sides are remarkably lus-
trous with beaming golden-orange color and a spray of pink at
certain light angles. In many ways, the strike is almost more
important than the mint bloom, being sharply defined through-
out. As a final "plus" on this fine example, there is an absolute
minimum of visible marks on either side.
Pop 15; none finer
at PCGS
. (
PCGS # 8370
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,000 - 3,200
1974
1891-CC
.
NGC graded MS-62
. Fully lustrous honey-gold sur-
faces. The devices are sharp and crisp, and a few scattered
marks are noted that are typical of the grade assignment by
NGC. The year 1891 witnessed the most prolific production run
of Liberty half eagles from the Carson City Mint with a mintage
of 208,000 pieces. This helps to make this date a candidate for
a Mint State gold type set. (
PCGS # 8378
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,700 - 1,800
1975
1891-CC
.
NGC grade UNC Details, Improperly Cleaned.
A
well struck piece with some deep reddish-russet toning at a por-
tion of the reverse border. The "cleaning" referred to by NGC is
not obvious or a distraction to the viewer. (
PCGS # 8378
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,000 - 1,100
1976
1895-S
.
PCGS graded MS-61
. Attractive peach-gold toning is
seen in certain recesses of the peripheries. Both sides feature a
good strike, above average luster, and a few small ticks and
hairlines, typical of the assigned grade. A low population in Mint
State completes the picture.
Pop 5; 12 finer, 6 in 62, 4 in
63, 1 in 64, 1 in 66.
(
PCGS # 8391
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,300 - 2,400
1977
1895-S
.
PCGS graded AU-58.
CAC APPROVED.
Deep
orange-gold color with some light wear and a few scattered
abrasions.
Pop 26; 17 finer
. (
PCGS # 8391
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $700 - 750
