1900 $10 PR65+ Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. JD-1, Low R.5....

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1900 Liberty Eagle, PR65+ Ultra Cameo
Popular Date for Type Purposes
CAC-Approved Quality

1900 $10 PR65+ Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. JD-1, Low R.5. The Philadelphia Mint struck a generous mintage of 120 proof Liberty eagles for collectors in 1900, to accompany a business-strike mintage of 293,840 pieces. This was the largest proof production ever achieved for the denomination. The coins were delivered in quarterly batches of 51, 20, 7, and 28 pieces throughout the year, with the final delivery on December 28. A single pair of dies was used to strike all the proofs. However, John Dannreuther notes the dies were lapped at some point during the year, so two die states have been identified. The coin offered here shows excess die polish in the clear spaces in the shield, characteristic of Die State b.

The 1900 proofs were well produced, and many examples exhibit sharp strikes and frosted devices, with attractive Cameo, or Ultra Cameo surfaces. The issue is relatively available in high grade. The turn-of-the-century date makes this issue extremely popular with type collectors and series specialists alike. Experts estimate the surviving population at only 50-65 examples in all grades, indicating a lower-than-expected survival rate.

The present coin is a Plus-graded Gem that exhibits razor-sharp definition on all design elements. The well-preserved orange-gold surfaces show only a few scattered,minor ticks and hairlines in the fields. The deeply reflective fields contrast profoundly with the frosty devices to create an intense cameo effect. Overall eye appeal is terrific and the high quality within the grade is confirmed by CAC. Census: 3 in 65 Ultra Cameo (1 in 65+), 10 finer. CAC: 1 in 65, 9 finer (6/24).(Registry values: P1)
From The Benedict Family Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28G7, PCGS# 98840, Greysheet# 9719)

Weight: 16.72 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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