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Fabulous Nine-Piece Proof Set From 1914--From The New York Collection

1914 Nine-Piece Proof Set. An impressive proof set, several of the coins being among the finest known for the date, and virtually unimprovable in overall quality and eye appeal. Included are:
Cent PR 67 Red PCGS. Phenomenal quality and easily one of the finest matte proof Lincolns we have ever seen, regardless of date. The surfaces have an even, unmellowed mint red color, and the only flaws we see are two tiny specks of carbon in the right obverse field. Population: 2 in 67, only 2 finer (10/98).
Nickel PR 67 PCGS. An amazing matte proof nickel. Close examination failed to reveal any surface flaws, but we are certain that somewhere, at some magnification, there must be one. Both sides are covered with glistening ice-blue patina with bright underlying luster. One of the aesthetic cornerstones of this remarkable set of coins.
Dime PR 67 PCGS. Another impressive, high grade type coin, this piece has a different look than the two previous pieces. The obverse displays richly variegated mauve and pinkish-rose patina, while the reverse is still primarily brilliant but shows a slight overlay of pinkish-golden coloration. Population: 4 in 67, none are finer (10/98).
Quarter PR 68 PCGS. One of the loveliest Barber quarters we have ever seen, this enchanting coin has a soft haze over the obverse with a unique blend of colors beneath including bright rose over most of that side with speckled sea-green, blue, and vermilion at top and bottom. The reverse, on the other hand, has a pale icy-blue center with rainbow iridescence scattered around the periphery. A must-see coin. Population: 4 in 68, none are finer (10/98).
Half PR 67 PCGS. Another high quality type coin with visual appeal to match its technical perfection. The brightly mirrored fields serve to brighten and enhance the toning seen on each side. The obverse displays attractive golden and cobalt-blue coloration, while the reverse is exquisitely toned a deep indigo with spots of oil-slick iridescence around the margin. Population: 7 in 67, none are finer (10/98).
Quarter Eagle PR 65. We believe that somewhere between 55 and 80 examples of the 117 proofs originally produced may still exist today, leaving very few for collectors who wish to obtain an example of this unusual proofing process. The surfaces of this piece have a deep reddish hue and at first appear flawless, but closely examined they reveal a short scratch between the A in STATES and the top of the eagle's head. Population: 18 in 65, only 4 are finer (8/98).
Half Eagle PR 65 PCGS. Rarely seen in any grade, we believe that 35-50 proofs of the 125 struck are still extant. This is a bright, yellow-gold specimen whose individual facets of the granular surface sparkle with lustrous intensity as the coin is angled beneath a light. Only two marks prevent a 66 grade, a pair of small abrasions above the G in GOD on the reverse. Population: 6 in 65, only 1 is finer (10/98).
Eagle PR 65 PCGS. Only 50 proofs were struck in 1914 of this high denomination gold coin, and of that number probably no more than 25-35 are still known. Intricately detailed, as only a proof can be, the mustard-yellow surfaces of this coin are virtually perfect and quite a sight to behold. If held just so and angled under a light, a couple of very faint, but grade-limiting hairlines can be seen on the face of the Native American. An exceptional coin and undoubtedly one of the finest known. Population: 6 in 65, none are finer (10/98).
Double Eagle PR 65 NGC. A commanding example of this very rare gold proof. The surfaces have the "coarse sandblast finish" that Breen described, and we see no shiny spots to interrupt the sparkle of the khaki colored granularity. Only 20-33 pieces survive today from the 70 originally struck (of which probably even fewer were actually distributed). The capstone to a one-of-a-kind proof set. Population: 6 in 65, only 6 are finer (10/98).

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 7440)

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