- More
1890 $10 PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC....
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Description
Ultra Cameo PR66 1890 Ten Dollar
Tied for Numerically Finest Ultra Cameo
1890 $10 PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. Even though the mintage of
1890 proof tens increased over previous years to a "high" of 63
pieces, it only slightly increased the availability of high-grade
survivors. At the PR66 Ultra/Deep Cameo level, only five pieces
have been certified by both of the major services, four by NGC and
one at PCGS (6/12).The comments by Walter Breen (1988) and those of Garrett-Guth (2006) reinforce and help explain the comments of the other. Breen states that 1890 proof tens show incomplete curls behind the neck of Liberty (from die polishing). Then he goes on to state, "polish at ear, eye, and usually TY." Garrett-Guth state, "Both cameo and deep cameo examples exist, with the expectation that deep cameos came first, and that, as more Proofs were struck, the dies self-polished, thus reducing the contrast over time." It is the passage "the dies self-polished" that explains Breen's observation about the die polish seen at the ear, eye, and usually TY. This coin was obviously one of the first struck, as evidenced by the profound contrast seen between the fields and devices on each side. However, the die polish Breen mentions is not apparent on this piece. If the dies did indeed "self polish" then subsequent proofs would show the patches of brightness mentioned by Breen.
The yellow-gold surfaces of this Ultra Cameo PR66 specimen are exceptionally well-preserved. The only surface disturbances we see (with the aid of a loupe) are a couple of tiny contact marks on the point of the chin of Liberty. The fields on each side show the crinkly orange-peel effect found on most proof gold struck from the 1870s through the turn of the century. This effect was not a conscious one by the Mint, but rather the result of annealing planchets in a furnace that was too hot from previously annealing copper, nickel, or silver planchets.(Registry values: P2)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28FV, PCGS# 98830)
Weight: 16.72 grams
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Learn more at the Newman Numismatic Portal at Washington University in St. Louis.
Auction Info
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid (minimum $14) per lot.
Calculate Standard Domestic Shipping Sales Tax information | NGC Coin Grading Guarantee
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms | Coin Grading Tutorial
Floor auctions
Open for bidding: (View All)Comics & Comic Art
Ends on 01/18/2021
Currency
Ends on 01/18/2021
US Coins
Ends on 01/20/2021
Fine Art
Ends on 01/20/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Ends on 01/21/2021
Currency
Ends on 01/21/2021
Currency
Ends on 01/21/2021
US Coins
Ends on 01/21/2021
Sports Collectibles
Ends on 01/21/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Ends on 01/24/2021
Currency
Ends on 01/24/2021
Decorative Art
Ends on 01/28/2021
US Coins
Ends on 01/29/2021
Fine Art
Ends on 02/03/2021
Sports Collectibles
Ends on 02/04/2021
Luxury Accessories
Ends on 02/07/2021
US Coins
Ends on 02/09/2021
Currency
Ends on 02/11/2021
US Coins
Ends on 02/15/2021
US Coins
Ends on 02/22/2021
Jewelry & Timepieces
Opens about 01/22/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 01/20/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 01/21/2021
US Coins
Opens about 01/29/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 01/27/2021
Currency
Opens about 01/25/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 02/03/2021
Photography
Opens about 02/03/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 02/05/2021
Historical
Opens about 02/08/2021
Sports Collectibles
Opens about 02/05/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Opens about 02/01/2021
Currency
Opens about 02/01/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 02/10/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 02/11/2021
Jewelry & Timepieces
Opens about 02/19/2021
US Coins
Opens about 02/08/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 02/18/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 02/18/2021
Western & Texas Art
Opens about 02/19/2021
Comics & Comic Art
Opens about 02/19/2021
US Coins
Opens about 02/12/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 02/23/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 02/24/2021
Heritage membership
- Past Auction Values (prices, photos, full descriptions, etc.)
- Bid online
- Free Collector newsletter
- Want List with instant e-mail notifications
- Reduced auction commissions when you resell your
winnings
- Cash Advances
- More Bidders
- Trusted Experts
- Over 200,000 Satisfied Consignors Since 1976
Learn about consigning with us
Really an effortless way to sell one's coins and still reap their current value.View More Testimonials
HA.com receives more traffic than any other auction house website. (Source: Similarweb.com)
Video tutorial
Getting the most out of search