Lot 1676
1884. PCGS graded Proof 66. Wonderful rich golden toning. Only 1,006 struck, and this is clearly one of the finest seen today. The surfaces area a delight of rich copper-gold reflectivity from the fields, while the devices are frosty and undiminshed by handling issues. As always seen the date on these rare proofs shows unusual repunching low on the 18, part of the charm of studying coins from this era is finding the little nuances like this that add a certain human touch to an otherwise mechanical process of coin production. The fields reflect deeply the orange gold surface with contrasting satiny and frosted devices. Some faint stippled effect is seen in the fields, sometimes called "orange peel" for the appearance of an orange, and typical of proof gold dollars of the 1880s. Here is a truly sterling example in every respect. Pop 10; 4 finer in 67 (PCGS # 7634) .
Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000.
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