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1881 Proof Set
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1881 $20
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1881
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PCGS graded Proof 65 Deep Cameo
. A phenomenal Deep Cameo Proof Double Eagle. This magnificent Gem captures the viewer'
s attention immediately. The magnificent eye appeal is enhanced beautifully by radiant golden toning. Soothing shades of sunset golden
orange blanket both sides. The original minatege came in on the high side at 61 pieces, however; today there are no more than 20 pieces
known. Remarkably, there are
no Cameo examples currently certified by PCGS
so a Deep Cameo example was obtained for this breathtaking
1881 proof set. As far as the unusal cluster of Gem Proof-65 Deep Cameo coins it is possible that some duplication exists in that number
graded, but research will be fruitful in trackng down how many exist based on the number of auction appearances over the generations. Not
only is this a rarity in all proof grades, but circulation strikes were limited to 2,199 pieces of which abput 40 to 60 exist today. Virtually all of
these were found in overseas hoards and returned to our shores in the last couple of generations. Of course Proof examples are the most
desirable, and here is one of the absolute finest examples to exist. To have the opportunity to purchase of coin of this incredible quality is
exceedingly rare. We note a shiny area on Liberty' s upper lip and chin as made, mentioned for identification purposes.
Pop 5; none finer at
PCGS
. (
PCGS # 99097
)
Estimated Value ................................................................................................................................................................. $140,000-UP
1560
Complete 14-Piece 1881 Proof Set With Gold
. 1881 Proof Set. Fourteen pieces, Cent through Double Eagle complete as described
above. Bidding will commence at 5% above the combined prices realized for the previous 14 coins in the set. Any bidder meeting or exceed-
ing this amount will be awarded the entire 1881 Proof Set from Indian Cent through Liberty Double Eagle. One of the finest complete Proof
Sets ever assembled. Lot of 14 coins.
The 1881 fourteen piece Proof Set with Gold. Listed on the PCGS Set Registry website as the Finest Complete U.S. Proof Set with Gold ever
graded at PCGS. The average grade is 67.57. This set has won four Gold Star awards from PCGS. There will be no reserves on any of the coins
or the set. We recommend that anyone who wants any individual coins that you should bid on them. Anyone interested in this set also bid as
a set. The coins individually or complete set will find a new home. The owner has been upgrading this set over many years, which is evident
in the consistent quality of the entire group. Should the entire set be sold intact, a custom wooden PCGS box made by Guardhouse will be
given to the buyer. Good luck!
Estimated Value ..................................................................................................................................................................$450,000-UP