1876 20C PR(PCGS#5304)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auktionator

Stack's Bowers

Losnummer

4018

Erhaltungsgrad

PR66

Preis

8.400

Losbeschreibung

Gem Proof 1876 Twenty Cents 1876 Twenty-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (PCGS). A warm steel-olive and pewter-gray glows greets the viewer from both sides of this richly original specimen. Direct lighting calls forth not only iridescent pinkish-gold undertones, but also a reflective finish in the fields that contrasts satiny design elements. Fully struck, expertly preserved, and sure to see spirited bidding among discerning numismatists. At 1,500 pieces produced, the 1876 boasts the highest mintage in the Proof twenty-cent series of 1875 to 1878. The Mint undoubtedly stepped up production of Proof coinage this year in anticipation of strong sales in connection with the United States' centennial. While survivors of this issue are plentiful by the standards of the type, few have been as well preserved as this handsome upper end Gem. Provenance: From the George Schwenk Collection. PCGS# 5304. NGC ID: 27H3. Click here for certification details from PCGS.