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T
HE
F
INEST
1904 P
ROOF
A
T
PCGS
1986
1904
.
PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo
. Remarkable yel-
low-gold surfaces greet the viewer from both sides of gor-
geous Superb Gem example. All design elements are as
sharp as expected, and the fields are glittering mirrors
which show the Philadelphia Mint's famous "orange peel"
texture under low magnification. The cameo contrast is
especially bold on the reverse of this specimen. Only 136
proof half eagles were struck during the year, and this is
the single finest specimen PCGS has certified.
Pop 1; none
finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 88499
)
Estimated Value .................................... $60,000 - 65,000
T
HE
F
INEST
M
INT
S
TATE
1905 A
T
PCGS
1987
1905
.
PCGS graded MS-67+ PQ
. The present Superb
Gem is the single finest thus far graded at PCGS, one finer
(an MS-68) has been seen at NGC. These late-date Phila-
delphia Liberty Head gold coins represent ultimate value for
collectors, and they seem to see unceasing demand. The
1905 is scarcer in Gem (and finer) conditions than other
late dates in the series. This bright honey-gold piece is
frosty with amazing cartwheel luster radiating from each
side. Even moderate magnification fails to reveal any men-
tionable marks, as expected of the assigned grade. A few of
the peripheral obverse stars are softly struck, as are some
of the eagle's neck feathers on the reverse, the only men-
tionable footnote on this otherwise gorgeous type coin.
Pop 1; none finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 8411
)
Estimated Value .................................... $25,000 - 30,000
1988
1906
.
PCGS graded MS-65
. Boldly struck with a pleasing sat-
iny sheen and light shades of olive and pastel-orange toning.
Only superficial marks are found on either side of the coin, none
worthy of singular mention. A no-questions Gem example of a
Liberty half eagle.
Pop 70; 29 finer
. (
PCGS # 8413
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,900 - 2,000
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