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1911 $5 JD-1, R.4, PR67 NGC....
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Description
1911 Indian Half Eagle, PR67
Sought-After Sandblast Proof
Only 139 Pieces Struck
1911 $5 JD-1, R.4, PR67 NGC. The Mint experimented with many
proof finishes in the early years of the 20th century. The
artistic, European flavor of proof coins of this era is much
appreciated by collectors today, but it did not find favor with
contemporary numismatists. In 1911, the Mint abandoned the Satin,
or Roman, proof finish used in the previous two years, and returned
to the darker Matte, or Sandblast, proof format. The coins exhibit
a finely grained surface texture and exquisite sharpness of detail.
Unfortunately, collectors continued to reject these innovations, as
they preferred the old brilliant proof format.The Philadelphia Mint struck only 139 proof half eagles in 1911, down considerably from the 250-piece mintage of the year before. The coins were delivered in three batches of 38 pieces on March 28, 78 pieces on May 20, and 23 pieces on December 3. A single pair of dies was used to strike all the proofs. As might be expected, the 1911 proofs are quite elusive today and John Dannreuther estimates the surviving population at just 80 to 100 examples in all grades. Walter Breen suspects the pieces were not recognized as proofs by many heirs, who may have unwittingly spent them, or turned them in during the Gold Recall of 1934.
The present coin is a marvelous representative of this rare issue. The dull, matte finish seems to add to the quality of realism sculptor Bela Lyon aimed for with this design. The detail is crisp and impressive on all devices, but especially on the headdress and eagle's wing. The dark, honey-gold color catches the eye enticingly. Overall, this coin is virtually unimprovable. Census: 10 in 67, 4 finer (7/25).
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 4090.
From The Costa Family Collection, Part I.
Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 106955, Base PCGS# 8542)
Weight: 8.36 grams
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
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2025 August 26 - 31 ANA US Coins Signature® Auction #1385 (go to Auction Home page)
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