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1901 $10 JD-1, Low R.5, PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC....
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1901 Liberty Eagle, PR65 Ultra Cameo
Final Year of Highly Contrasted Proofs
Only 85 Examples Struck
1901 $10 JD-1, Low R.5, PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. Only 85 proof
Liberty eagles were struck in 1901, down considerably from the 120
specimens minted the year before. The proofs were delivered in four
batches throughout the year, with 38 examples delivered on March
26, 11 specimens on June 17, three coins on September 24, and a
final delivery of 33 pieces on December 30. The first three batches
were struck inside the Second Philadelphia Mint, but the final
group was struck in the new medal room of the Third Philadelphia
Mint, which was occupied in October of 1901. The new facility had
more modern machinery, powered by electricity, and a new hydraulic
coin press, but all the proofs were struck from the same pair of
dies. This was the last year before the Mint switched to the
all-brilliant finish for proof coins, which severely reduced the
cameo contrast on proofs of that era.Population data from the leading grading services has been severely inflated by resubmissions and crossovers, as NGC and PCGS have recorded 92 grading events between them, seven more than the number of coins minted (3/26). In United States Proof Coins, Volume IV, John Dannreuther estimates the surviving population at 40-55 examples in all grades today, an estimate that agrees well with the issue's frequency of appearance at auction. Three coins are included in institutional collections at the Smithsonian and ANS. PCGS also lists two specimens in impaired condition.
The present coin is a spectacular Gem proof, with well-preserved orange-gold surfaces and deeply reflective fields. The sharply detailed design elements are richly frosted and field/device contrast is stunning. Overall eye appeal is terrific. This coin will be a welcome addition to the finest collection or Registry Set. NGC Census: 3 in 65 Ultra Cameo, 1 finer (3/26).
Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 107152, Base PCGS# 98841)
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 16.72 grams
AGW: 0.53oz
Auction Info
2026 April 29 - May 2 CSNS US Coins Signature® Auction #1393 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
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