1905 $10 PR66+ Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.5....

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1905 Ten Dollar, PR66+ Cameo
Finest at PCGS and CAC

1905 $10 PR66+ Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.5. Ex: Simpson. The 1905 Liberty Head eagle is a rare date as a proof with only 86 pieces struck. Of those, David Akers estimates that perhaps only 25-30 still exist. Similarly, Dave Bowers suggests 25 to 35 extant, while Walter Breen states that some 30-35 may survive. He considers the 1905 "very rare," more so than the issues of 1900, 1902, and 1904, and on par with the 1903. John Dannreuther pegs the surviving population at 40 to 50 pieces, which is still lower than any of those contemporary issues.

High-grade examples are especially elusive. Twenty four of the 33 1905 proof eagle submissions at PCGS are in the non-Cameo category, and 11 of them are in PR63 and PR64. The nine Cameo representatives at that service include one PR63 Cameo, three PR64 Cameo, one PR64+ Cameo, two PR65 Cameo, one PR66 Cameo, and this top-graded PR66+ Cameo representative.

This is attractive Premium Gem shows light field-device contrast that is atypical for the period, as most of the proofs struck during the early 1900s lack any degree of contrast. Deeply reflective mirrors are seen in the fields and there are only the slightest, wispy hairlines on either side. For identification purposes, a very thin scratch is noted from the base of Liberty's hair bun past star 11 to the rim, identifying the coin for future pedigree purposes should it ever be separated from its "Ex: Simpson" holder. Population: 2 in 66 (1 in 66+) Cameo, 0 finer. CAC: 2 in 66, 0 finer (6/22).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2005), lot 8845.(Registry values: P1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28GC, PCGS# 88845, Greysheet# 9733)

Weight: 16.72 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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