1902 $10 PR(PCGS#8842)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5164

Grade

PR64

Price

36,000

Lot Description

Exquisite Choice Proof 1902 Eagle 1902 Liberty Head Eagle. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5-. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Captivating brilliant-finish surfaces are universally reflective with full, vivid original orange-olive color. Fully struck, as befits the method of manufacture, with an impressively smooth appearance that borders on Gem Proof quality. Struck in a slightly different format, the 1902 Liberty Head eagles display a more uniform reflectivity than seen in prior years, with less dramatic frosted devices, which are instead imparted with a semi-reflective surface. The fields are still highly polished in the dies. This finish is on full display on the present specimen. A total of 113 eagles were struck in Proof for the year, and this is the first survivor to appear in one of our auctions in a decade. Certain to delight any specialist who appreciates premium quality classic Proof gold coins. CAC Population: 6; 4. PCGS# 8842. NGC ID: 28G9. Click here for certification details from PCGS.