Stack's Bowers Galleries

Spring 2024 Auction  –  25 - 28 March 2024

Stack's Bowers Galleries, Spring 2024 Auction

Live Sessions: U.S. Coins and Currency, Physical Cryptocurrency

Part 1: Mo, 25.03.2024, from 4:00 PM CET
Part 2: Mo, 25.03.2024, from 11:00 PM CET
Part 3: Tu, 26.03.2024, from 5:00 PM CET
Part 4: Tu, 26.03.2024, from 9:00 PM CET
Part 5: We, 27.03.2024, from 4:00 PM CET
Part 6: We, 27.03.2024, from 8:00 PM CET
Part 7: We, 27.03.2024, from 10:00 PM CET
Part 8: Th, 28.03.2024, from 5:00 PM CET
Part 9: Th, 28.03.2024, from 6:00 PM CET
Part 10: Th, 28.03.2024, from 8:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

1885 Liberty Head Half Eagle. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-6-. Proof-65 Ultra Cameo (NGC).

A splendid Gem, both sides possess profound field to device contrast that readily upholds the coveted Ultra Cameo designation from NGC. Reflective fields exhibit the rippled "orange peel" texture that Proof gold collectors find so appealing, and the devices are fully struck, even the most intricate elements of the design. This beautiful specimen would serve as a highlight in the finest Proof gold cabinet. The Proof mintage for this issue is a paltry 66 pieces, only 22 to 26 of which are believed extant in all grades (per John W. Dannreuther, United States Proof Coins, 2018). This is one of the finest certified by NGC in the Ultra Cameo category - a phenomenal rarity worthy of the strongest bids.

PCGS# 98480. NGC ID: 28CN.

NGC Census: 3; 4 finer in this category (Proof-67 Ultra Cameo finest). The corresponding PCGS Population is very similar at 4/4 (Proof-66+ Deep Cameo finest).

From the Stendebach Collection.

Estimate: $32000

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Price realized 32'000 USD
Starting price 1 USD
Estimate 32'000 USD
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