1903 $10 PR67 NGC....

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Astounding PR67 1903 Eagle

1903 $10 PR67 NGC. In their Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins, Garrett and Guth comment on the dual strains of availability and rarity that apply not only to the proof 1903 eagle, but also to a wide range of later proof gold coins: "The 1903 Proof eagle is one of the most common dates of the period, but only in relative terms, as any coin with a population estimated at 40 to 50 pieces is rare indeed." Within the context of proof Liberty eagles, for example, the 1903 may qualify as a more available date, indeed as a probably type coin, yet for all its supposed availability, it is still rare in an absolute sense, a numismatic paradox.
As is the case with a number of proof gold issues, the combined certified population revolves around the PR64 designation; NGC has certified nearly as many PR64 examples (21) as it has pieces in all other grades (23) among non-Cameo survivors, of which there are four. Further examination of the NGC Census Report reveals that this PR67 beauty is one of just two coins so graded by that service, with none finer regardless of contrast level (3/09).
For the entire Liberty eagle series, this is also one of just four coins without a contrast designator to grade PR67, further attesting to its rarity. Bright lemon-gold surfaces are powerfully mirrored with glimpses of sun-yellow on the reverse. The strike is razor-sharp and the fields are exquisitely preserved. In sum, a gorgeous specimen from the late brilliant era of proof gold coinage.(Registry values: N69)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28GA, PCGS# 8843, GSID# 9726)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 16.72 grams
AGW: 0.48375oz
Mintage: 96

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