1896 $20, DCAM PR(PCGS#99112)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4265

Grade

PR66DCAM

Price

228,000

Lot Description

Glorious Gem DCAM Proof 1896 $20 Gold A Remarkable Second Offering 1896 Liberty Head Double Eagle. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5-. Proof-66 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC. Only in the most significant numismatic auctions do collectors have the opportunity to bid on multiple examples of a rare classic Proof gold issue such as the 1896 double eagle. Nearly as pristine as the specimen in the preceding lot, and every bit as attractive, the surfaces are boldly contrasted in finish. Frosty and sharply struck, the design elements are set against a backdrop of illimitable depth of reflectivity in the fields. Vivid medium gold color throughout, the fields with their distinct "orange peel" texture appear to "go black" as the coin rotates away from direct lighting. An awe-inspiring premium Gem destined for inclusion in a world class gold cabinet. Provenance: From the Castle Pines Collection. PCGS Population: 5; 3 finer in this category (Proof-67+ Deep Cameo finest). PCGS# 99112. NGC ID: 26EH. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Click here to see Coins in Motion.[“Coins]