1885 G$1, CAM PR(PCGS#87635)

1885 G$1, CAM PR (PCGS#87635)

August 2011 Chicago ANA - Rarities Night

Description du lot: 1885 Gold Dollar. Proof-67 Cameo (NGC). The mint's production of proof gold dollars rose in the period after 1880; in 1885 the number breached a thousand pieces (1,105 to be exact) as collecting interest developed for the affordable gold dollar denomination. Although the mintage figure might suggest that the 1885 is an easily obtainable issue, nothing could be further from the truth. Current market information supports the fact that this supposition is completely untrue as they are decidedly rare in Superb Gem proof grades. In fact, it could be that fewer than a hundred examples of this issue are extant, the majority of which grade miles below this Proof 67 Cameo level, per the census figures which come at the end of this discussion. <br />     Given the high grade of the piece, there is little wonder why it exhibits vibrant, orange-gold luster on sparkling, sleek-mirrored fields. Close examination reveals an "orange peel" texture that is so popular, and there are no post-striking distractions, none whatsoever. Devices carry a strong cameo frost. This delivers true two-tone quality which makes the coin a very special offering for the gold enthusiast.