1906 $5 PR(PCGS#8501)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

4217

Grade

PR65

Prix

36 000

Description du lot

Rare Gem Proof 1906 Half Eagle 1906 Liberty Head Half Eagle. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC. A beautiful and rare Gem Proof example of the Motto Liberty Head half eagle design type. Dating to an era in which the Mint prepared Proof gold coinage with a universally brilliant finish, this piece was struck from dies that were obviously polished both in the field areas and in the recesses of the design elements. The result is a delightful semi-reflective finish overall with minimal contrast between the fields and design elements. Fully struck, as expected for a Proof, with vivid deep gold patina throughout. The Philadelphia Mint struck 85 Proof half eagles in 1906, the penultimate Proof issue in this long-running series. John W. Dannreuther (2018) has identified only a single die pairing for this issue, and he estimates that 50 to 65 coins are extant in all grades. With most certified survivors confined to Proof-64 and lower grades, the opportunity to acquire this impressive Proof-65 is sure to be a fleeting one in today's highly competitive numismatic market. Strong bids are encouraged. Provenance: From the Castle Pines Collection. PCGS Population: 4; with a mere two finer in this category (both Proof-66). PCGS# 8501. NGC ID: 28DC. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Click here to see Coins in Motion.[“Coins]