1908 $10 Matte PR(PCGS#8890)

1908 $10 Matte PR (PCGS#8890)

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Losbeschreibung: Superb Gem Matte Proof 1908 Eagle 1908 Indian Eagle. Proof-67 (NGC). This was one of a mere 116 struck in the usual Matte Proof finish of the year. The color is in the khaki to olive range and is perfectly uniform between the fields and devices. The strike is full, with no sign of softness in the design. At the Superb Proof level there are 11 noted in the NGC Censuswith two seen finer. These are highly rare and desirable, especially so at this grade level. There is at least one 1908 Proof eagle that was struck in the Roman Style finish that was adopted for Proofs in 1909, possibly a few more, as four are reported in this format between both grading services, but all at the same PR-64 grade level. Numismatic Reflections by Q. David Bowers For each and every one of the Bentley Shores Collection pieces I could say the same thing: Marvelous! Great! This is a remarkably opportunity! and so on. This is truly a parade of condition rarities the likes of which may not be duplicated for a long time. How exciting! PCGS# 8890. Provenance: From the Bentley Shores Collection. Earlier from Heritage's sale, June 2008, lot 2217. NGC Census: 11; 2 finer (Proof-68 finest).