1903 $10 PR66 Cameo PCGS. JD-1, Low R.5....

Description

1903 Liberty Head Eagle, PR66 Cameo
Sole Finest at PCGS, Rare So Contrasted

1903 $10 PR66 Cameo PCGS. JD-1, Low R.5. Ex: Simpson. In 1902, the U.S. Mint altered the way it finished its proof dies. Instead of the thickly frosted devices collectors had become accustomed to from the 1850s and 1860s through the first years of the 20th century, proof coinage from that year through the end of the series in 1907 would feature an all-brilliant appearance, minimizing contrast between the relief elements and the fields.

The second year of employ for the brilliant-finish proofs -- 1903 -- saw 49 proof eagles delivered on March 27, 12 on June 19, 14 on September 28, and 21 on December 31 for a total of 96 pieces. All were struck from this one die pair with small, angled die lines within the top of the shield verticals. According to John Dannreuther, about 50 to 60 pieces are known and most of them "have little or no frost... ."

The certified population data at PCGS bears that out, with 43, or 93%, of the 46 submissions in the non-Cameo contrast category. Of those, the vast majority, 22 submissions, or 51%, graded as PR64. Only three Cameo representatives are listed: One in PR63 Cameo, one in PR65 Cameo, and this PR66 Cameo -- the sole finest 1903 Liberty Head eagle proof at PCGS (11/21).

This is as nice a 1903 proof ten dollar gold as a collector could ever hope to find. Yellow-gold surfaces showcase profoundly reflective, watery mirrors with the orange-peel texture specialists so appreciate. The devices are impressively frosted and expectedly fully struck. There is a dearth of contact marks or other pedigree identifiers.(Registry values: P1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28GA, PCGS# 88843, Greysheet# 9727)

Weight: 16.72 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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