1906 $20 PR65 PCGS. CAC. JD-1, High R.4....

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1906 Liberty Double Eagle, PR65
Registry-Grade Example
CAC Endorsed

1906 $20 PR65 PCGS. CAC. JD-1, High R.4. According to the 2025 Guide Book, the Philadelphia Mint struck a fairly modest production of 94 proof Liberty double eagles in 1906, to accompany a small business-strike mintage of 69,596 pieces. In his recent series reference United States Proof Coins, Volume IV: Gold, John Dannreuther notes this disagrees with the quarterly delivery records, which show four quarterly deliveries of 42, 51, 3, and 21 pieces, for a total of 117 examples struck. PCGS CoinFacts estimates the surviving population at 50 to 60 specimens in all grades, while Dannreuther estimates a similar total of 50 to 65 examples still extant. The high survival rate suggests the higher mintage total from the delivery records may be correct.

A single pair of dies was used to strike all the proofs. The obverse die shows some distinctive die polish mixed with small die dots near Liberty's ear and neck that make it possible to distinguish between proofs and prooflike business strikes. The Mint switched to an all-brilliant finish for gold proofs in 1902, making examples with Cameo surfaces elusive in later years.

The present coin is a spectacular Gem proof, with razor-sharp definition on all design elements. The impeccably preserved yellow-gold surfaces include deeply mirrored fields with no mentionable distractions. Overall eye appeal is terrific and the high quality within the grade is confirmed by CAC. This coin will be a welcome addition to the finest collection or Registry Set. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 3 in 65, 0 finer. CAC: 3 in 65, 0 finer (5/24).(Registry values: P1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26EU, PCGS# 9122, Greysheet# 10125)

Weight: 33.44 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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