1905 $5 PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.5....

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1905 Liberty Half Eagle, PR67 Cameo
Finest Certified at PCGS
Scarcer Date

1905 $5 PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.5. Ex: Simpson. Mintage of proof half eagles followed a steady downward trend after 1902 and Mint records indicate only 108 proofs were struck in 1905. This was the last year that the production of proof Liberty half eagles topped 100 pieces. As usual, the coins were delivered in quarterly batches of 50, 15, 17, and 26 pieces. A single die pair was used to strike the proofs, with some curly die polish lines on Liberty's portrait and the lowest leaf in the branch slightly attenuated. The surviving population numbers approximately 60-75 examples in all grades. After 1902, the Mint switched to an all-brilliant finish for proof coins, eliminating much of the popular cameo contrast seen on proofs of earlier years. The present coin is the single finest example certified at PCGS, regardless of degree of contrast, and no Deep Cameo PCGS submissions have been reported (5/20).

The peak of the 5 in the date is lightly recut, which is diagnostic of the proof issue according to Breen. This razor-sharp Superb Gem exhibits full cameo contrast on the reverse, and Liberty's hair and the stars also possess noticeable contrast with the deeply mirrored fields. The surfaces are seemingly free from contact, although a couple of tiny areas of light golden-brown color are observed below star 6 and below the eagle's right (facing) wingtip. Curly die polish lines (as made) are noted below Liberty's eye and to the left of her ear. A tiny lintmark is evident above the 9 in the date. Overall eye appeal is tremendous. We expect intense competition from series specialists and Registry Set enthusiasts when this lot is called. This coin is pictured on PCGS CoinFacts and is the plate coin in John Dannreuther's United States Proof Coins. Population: 1 in 67 Cameo, 0 finer. CAC: 1 in 67, 0 finer (8/20).
Ex: Portland Signature (Heritage, 3/2004), lot 6259.(Registry values: P1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28DB, PCGS# 88500, GSID# 9300)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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