1902 $5, CAM PR(PCGS#88497)

November 2017 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

10185

Grade

PR64+CAM

Price

20,400

Lot Description

Rare Cameo Proof 1902 Half Eagle 1902 Liberty Head Half Eagle. Proof-64+ Cameo (PCGS). CAC. Breathtakingly beautiful surfaces are aglow with vivid golden yellow patina. The in hand appearance is smooth enough to evoke thoughts of a full Gem grade and, indeed, this coin is worthy of a premium bid in terms of both its technical quality and aesthetic appeal. Appreciable field to device contrast is also significant for the Proof 1902 half eagle as an issue was struck from universally polished dies with most examples uniformly brilliant in finish. Although more readily obtainable than most earlier dated issues in the Proof Liberty Head half eagle series, the 1902 is a rare coin in an absolute sense with no more than 100 coins believed extant from a mintage of 162 pieces. This is one of the finest certified survivors, an impressive strike and condition rarity that would do justice to the finest numismatic cabinet. PCGS# 88497. NGC ID: 28D8. PCGS Population: 1; 6 finer (Proof-66 Cameo finest). Provenance: From the Alexander Collection. Collector envelope included.