Lot 3399
1866. With motto. PCGS graded Proof 64 Deep Cameo. A classic Proof rarity with an original mintage of a mere 30 pieces. This example is tied for "Finest Graded" by PCGS, one of only two PR-64DCAM's graded by them (quite possibly the same coin). The obverse is brilliant, with bold cameo contrast between the watery proof fields and the heavily frosted devices. The reverse features equally deep contrast, with a touch of milky iridescence around the peripheries. Identifying features include a small mark just to the left of Liberty's ear lobe and another in the left reverse field just to the right of the T in UNITED. Otherwise, the coin is essentially perfect and certainly every bit a Proof-64.
We had a little trouble finding auction records for this date. Jeff Garrett's and John Dannreuther's "Significant Auction Records 1997-2001" failed to list any. Norweb didn't have one, Trompeter did, Harry Bass had two AU's, and so on. In recent years, the chance to even buy this date in Proof has been rare indeed, almost rarer than the coin itself. Don't let this opportunity slip away. Estimated Value $85,000 - 95,000
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