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Auction 195 | Lot 8252 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles
1890 PR 66 Cameo NGC. Ex: Trompeter. A rare coin with only 63 proofs originally struck, Akers estimates that perhaps only 17-20 pieces exist today, Breen 20-25. We tend to agree with the Akers' estimate as only 18 examples have thus far been certified by both services (11/98). This is surely the most visually appealing of the few surviving proofs, as it is the finest known piece, typical of the Trompeter style of acquisition. The fields are deeply mirrored and go "black" when tilted just so, and the heavy frost on the devices provides a sharp cameo contrast against the reflective fields. There is a pronounced "orange peel" appearance to the fields. As an identifier, a tiny hairline-like mark is seen behind the hair bun in the right obverse field. A beautiful example.
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Auction 218 | Lot 7533 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles
1890 $10 PR 65 NGC. With an original mintage of only 57,900 pieces, business strike 1890 eagles are prized commodities among advanced gold specialists. Extant proof representatives are, however, in the province of an even more select group of numismatists. Of the 63 pieces that emerged from the Philadelphia Mint, both David Akers (1979) and Walter Breen (1988) estimate the surviving population at around 20 pieces. Current NGC and PCGS population data confirms this estimate and reports 21 examples in grades that range from PR 50 through PR 66. Of this total, only 2 specimens grade PR 65 with a lone PR 66 NGC example finer (9/99). This coin's tantalizing appearance would, nevertheless, ensure its desirability even if it were not a Condition Census survivor. The radiant fields display a depth of reflectivity that is almost hypnotic. Heavily frosted, the features leap from the holder with intensity that accentuates the crisp definition. Both faces are pristine and fully deserving of the vaunted Gem grade assessment. An inconspicuous area of roughness (as produced) is noted on Liberty's chin for pedigree purposes, although we stress that one requires a loupe to notice this feature. An unsurpassable coin in every aspect, this flashy Gem demands a carefully considered bid.
From the Joseph J. Abbell Collection of U.S. Gold Coins.
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Auction 139 | Lot 7928 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles
1890 PR 63 Cameo ANACS. A rare coin with only 63 proofs originally struck, Akers estimates that perhaps only 17-20 pieces exist today. While several pieces are technically finer, this is surely one of the most visually appealing of the few surviving proofs. The fields are deeply mirrored and go "black" when tilted just so, and the heavy frost on the devices provides a sharp cameo contrast against the reflective fields. There are several contact marks and hairlines on each side that account for the grade, none of which are especially bothersome.
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Aug 22, 1995

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Auction 132314 | Lot 21447 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles
1890 $10 -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. Proof. JD-1, Low R.6. The Philadelphia Mint produced 63 proof Liberty eagles for collectors in 1890, all struck from a single pair of dies. John Dannreuther estimates the surviving population at 25-30 examples in all grades. This lightly marked orange-gold example exhibits razor-sharp definition on all design elements, but the reflective fields are somewhat dulled, due to a prior cleaning.
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Apr 5, 2023

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Auction 118 | Lot 505 » Eagles » Liberty Eagles
PCGS 1890 PR 50. Even with ten points of wear it is obvious that this is a proof. The fields, although extensively abraded, ...
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Apr 22, 1994

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