1898 $10 PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, High R.5....

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1898 Liberty Head Eagle, PR67 Deep Cameo
Tied for Finest at PCGS and CAC
Mintage of 67 Proofs

1898 $10 PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, High R.5. Ex: Simpson. The final years of the 19th century represented the absolute height of the United States Mint's proof production capabilities. John Dannreuther explains in his 2018 reference, United States Proof Coin, Volume IV: Gold, Part Two, that "Starting in the 1890s, most U.S. Proof coinage was struck on hydraulic presses." He speculates the transition may have occurred about 1894, resulting in proofs struck thereafter seldom having "anything but very slight weakness noted... ." Die preparations also changed, producing surfaces that typically show "heavy cameo devices."

The 1898 proof Liberty Head eagle claims a total mintage of 67 pieces compared to 812,130 circulation strikes. Of those, it is believed that roughly half -- 30 to 35 pieces -- survive in all grades. The PCGS Population Report totals, which are undoubtedly inflated, show 23 submissions in non-Cameo, one in Cameo, and nine in Deep Cameo. That includes three grading events in PR67 Deep Cameo, this coin among them. None are finer at that service (2/22).

This Superb Gem is finer than the Bass, Trompeter, or Pittman Collection coins. There are no visible defects, whether mint-made or post-strike. Those involved in pedigree research always seek some individual characteristic, often a lint mark and occasionally a different type of blemish, to compare with other specimens for plate matching. This coin has virtually no such imperfections, save for a tiny squiggle in the left obverse field. As expected, each side is fully defined, right down to the fine die polishing lines on the coronet below and behind IBE of LIBERTY. The fields are deeply mirrored with a wavy, finely textured appearance, and they contrast nicely with the frosted devices.
Ex: Belle Glade Collection / Denver Signature (Heritage, 8/2006), lot 5561.(Registry values: P1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28G5, PCGS# 98838, Greysheet# 9713)

Weight: 16.72 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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