1901 $5, CAM PR(PCGS#88496)

August 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1515

Grade

PR61CAM

Price

5,040

Lot Description

1901 Liberty Head Half Eagle. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4. Proof-61 Cameo (PCGS). Deeply mirrored fields support softly frosted, sharply impressed design elements on both sides of this lovely golden-rose specimen. The Proof 1901 half eagle was produced to the extent of 140 coins and enjoys tremendous appeal among Proof gold type collectors. Not much more than half of the original mintage can be traced today, with John W. Dannreuther (2018) providing an estimate of just 80-100 coins extant. PCGS Population: 2; 5 finer in this category (Proof-66 Cameo finest). PCGS# 88496. NGC ID: 28D7. Click here for certification details from PCGS.