1897 $10, DCAM PR(PCGS#98837)

1897 $10, DCAM PR (PCGS#98837)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Lot Description: Choice Deep Cameo Proof 1897 Eagle 1897 Liberty Eagle. Proof-64 Deep Cameo (PCGS). The 1897 eagle is a desirable coin, especially in the rare Proof format. Produced to the extent of just 69 pieces, the 1897 is one of the lower-mintage Proof $10s from the 1890s. These coins are exceedingly rare and infrequently offered in even the largest sales. We would be surprised if more than 25 pieces are extant at all levels of preservation. In addition to absolute rarity, this well preserved Choice specimen also offers a unique characteristic for the advanced gold collector. This coin was struck with a planchet that has a series of parallel "roller marks" caused at the time of manufacture at the Mint. Several of our staff catalogers examined this piece and reached the opinion that this simply escaped the checkers at the Mint. There are no others like it! Delicate, mirror-finish fields and satiny devices are seen on both sides. Stark cameo contrast is readily perceptible at all angles, and one can even appreciate a pleasing orange-peel texture to the surfaces without the aid of a loupe. (Magnification, however, does help as far as the latter feature is concerned.) The color is a warm, original, honey-gold shade. Fully struck-up in all areas, with strong eye appeal and undeniable numismatic appeal, especially due to the mentioned "roller marks" in the planchet. PCGS# 98837. Provenance: From the RLS Collection.