1893 $20 PR63 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-2, R.7....

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1893 Double Eagle, PR63 Deep Cameo
Only Coin in This Category at PCGS
14 to 18 Proofs Extant

1893 $20 PR63 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-2, R.7. Ex: Simpson. It may surprise most readers that this PR63 Deep Cameo double eagle is the only 1893 proof twenty in that contrast category at PCGS. The 1890s is a decade well-known for its high-contrast proofs, yet this double eagle issue is clearly a major rarity with Deep Cameo surfaces. The thing is, all 1893 proof twenties are rare. John Dannreuther estimates 14 to 18 pieces known from a mintage of 59 coins. Only four to six of those are of the JD-2 variety, as here, with the J in the designer's initials over the right side of the 8 below. PCGS reports just eight grading events for both varieties combined, including a PR40, two in PR58, a PR63, PR64, PR60 Cameo, PR64 Cameo, and this PR63 Deep Cameo.

Both sides feature the eye-catching visuals expected of a coin in this grade and contrast category. Every raised design element is thickly frosted, and the mirrored fields exhibit the orange-peel texturing collectors so admire. A few minor hairlines do nothing to limit the aesthetic appeal, and CAC has endorsed the coin for quality within the grade. Population: 1 in 63 Deep Cameo, 0 finer. CAC: 1 in 63, 0 finer (1/22).(Registry values: P4)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26EE, PCGS# 99109, Greysheet# 10088)

Weight: 33.44 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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