Lot 1671
1884. PCGS graded Proof 67 PQ. Wonderful light golden toning on both sides. Only 1,006 minted. A splendid piece with rolling gold toning. "Orange peel" surface as typical on most Proof gold of this era from the way the dies are made. Devices and letters lightly frosted (though the grading holder carries no designation of this). The overall appeal of this 1884 Gold Dollar is outstanding, while the rarity in this grade is unquestioned. Regarding the latter, with a decade-long speculator run on Gold Dollars and (to a lesser extent) $3 Gold pieces, mintage were quite elevated compared to years prior to 1879, the year the interest first took off. Today, the certification provide clear census figures in the various grades. Of course, the top quality levels are lightly populated. Pop 4; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 7634) .
Estimated Value $17,000 - 18,000.
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| Realized $18,213 |
