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Auction 195 | Lot 8251 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles
1889 PR 65 Cameo NGC. Ex: Trompeter. Only 45 proofs were struck of the 1889, and while Akers estimated that 12-15 pieces are known today, this date may actually be even scarcer, making it one of the great and unappreciated rarities in the series. This is an exceptionally attractive coin that exudes a warm, satiny glow over the frosted devices, which are set against the illimitible depth of reflectivity in the fields. Close examination reveals a number of fine hairlines in the fields but these are not a significant factor in the grade or desirability of the coin. The only mark of any consequence that we see that could be used as a pedigree identifier is a short vertical abrasion above the D in the denomination on the lower reverse. Population: 1 in 65, none are finer by either service (11/98).
Ex: Amon Carter Collection (Stack's, 1/84), lot 785; earlier believed to be ex: William Cutler Atwater.
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Grade PR65

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Jan 11, 1999

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Auction 1108 | Lot 3456 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles
1889 $10 PR64 PCGS.
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Grade PR64

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Jun 2, 2008

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Auction 428 | Lot 3028 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles
1889 $10 PR64 PCGS. Ex: Harry W. Bass, Jr. The 1889 eagle saw a measly production of 45 pieces, a number that is somewhat o...
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Grade PR64

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Oct 25, 2006

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Auction 349 | Lot 6335 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles
1889 $10 PR63 PCGS. The 1889 is a very rare issue in proof format. It is the rarest proof Liberty Eagle of the 1885-1907 era with an extant population (per Akers, 1980 and Breen, 1988) of approximately 12 coins. If this estimate is correct, then a decent number of proof 1889 Eagles in today's market may be impaired because NGC and PCGS combined have certified just ten pieces in all grades. The present example is not without its problems, but, nonetheless, it represents an important bidding opportunity for the advanced gold specialist. Both sides are sharply struck with rich orange-gold color. The proof finish is readily evident, both sides being lightly cameoed. There are scattered hairlines in the fields, and a large scratch is in the obverse field between stars 1 and 3.
From The Greenwich Collection, Part One.
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Grade PR63

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Jun 5, 2004

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Auction 1184 | Lot 5937 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles
1889 $10 -- Scratch -- PCGS Genuine.
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Service PCGS Genuine

Grade PR60

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Apr 28, 2013

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Auction 1201 | Lot 6946 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles
1889 $10 -- Repaired -- PCGS Genuine. Proof, Unc. Details.
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Grade PR60

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Jan 12, 2014

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Auction 308 | Lot 8869 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles
1889 $10 --Scratched--ANACS. Net PR55. The 1889 is a very rare issue in proof format. It is the rarest proof Liberty Eagle of the 1885-1907 era with an extant population (per Akers, 1980 and Breen, 1988) of approximately 12 coins. If this estimate is correct, then a decent number of proof 1889 Eagles in today's market may be impaired because NGC and PCGS combined have certified just five pieces in all grades. The present example is not without its problems, but, nonetheless, it represents an important bidding opportunity for the advanced gold specialist. Both sides are sharply struck with rich orange-gold color. The proof finish is readily evident, both sides being boldly cameoed. There are scattered hairlines in the fields, and a scratch overlays the bottom of Liberty's neck and enters the field on either side. A lintmark (as struck) is noted in the upper obverse field around star 8.
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Grade PR55

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Jan 11, 2003

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