1897 10C, CAM PR(PCGS#84881)

June 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2029

Grade

PR68CAM

Price

15,860

Lot Description

As related so often in our cataloging, the United States Mint reached the pinnacle of quality and eye appeal for classic Proof coinage during the late 1890s. The dies for these Proof issues were deeply frosted, imparting exceptional cameo contrast to most of the coins struck during this era. Virtually untoned and expertly preserved, this exquisite Ultra Gem 1897 Barber dime allows ready appreciation of this dramatic finish. There is a blush of champagne-rose iridescence at the left border, which further enhances the eye appeal when caught by a light. Glassy fields support fully defined, softly frosted motifs, the entire package so well preserved as to approach numismatic perfection. This is the #1 example of the 1897 JD-2 dies listed in the Dannreuther census published in the 2025 volume of his <em>United States Proof Coins</em> reference series.