1885 G$1 PR(PCGS#7635)

1885 G$1 PR (PCGS#7635)

August 2011 Chicago ANA - Rarities Night

Lot Description: 1885 Gold Dollar. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC. A spectacular gem proof with outstanding eye appeal. Superb depth and reflectivity in the fields on both sides, with virtually no marks beyond a hairline or two, literally. A tiny lintmark is seen in the lower left obverse field, noted simply as a pedigree marker. The devices are sharp and frosty and contrast nicely against the fields even though no Cameo designation has been assigned. The dies worked hard, in terms of typical proof production leading up to this time, to strike 1,105 pieces. This is likely to have been one of the later struck as an unusual die crack developed from the rim to the upper left of the wreath on the reverse. The lone finest graded example of the date by PCGS. A beautiful coin that is unlikely to disappoint even a most discerning collector.