1906 $20 PR(PCGS#9122)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4596

Grade

PR66

Price

85,188

Lot Description

Elegant Gem Proof 1906 Double Eagle 1906 Liberty Double Eagle. Proof-66 (NGC). This simply gorgeous coin is the finest graded by NGC and ranks as one of the most desirable Proof double eagles of the early 20th century. From the Proof mintage of 94 pieces, today we estimate there to be between 50 and 60 of these across the grading spectrum. The present coin has nice contrast between the devices and the deeply mirrored fields. The surfaces are superb. This is the finest Proof grade assigned by NGC or PCGS, and is tied with two others reported as NGC PR-66 Cameo. The strike is bold throughout and the preservation is as close to pristine as a specialist could desire. PCGS# 9122. Provenance: From the Bentley Shores Collection. NGC Census: 1; none finer within the Proof category.