Lot 1373
1898. NGC graded Proof 68 Ultra Cameo. A fully white gem. Only 735 struck. The mirror reflection rolls around both sides with a pleasing surreal sheen, and none of the features reveal any bothersome distractions. The devices are creamy white. Desirable with this precision strike as well. It is known to experienced collectors that certain years within the Barber series come extra nice. 1896 is one such year. 1898 is another, as this remarkable specimen shows. Hard to imagine any more beautiful than this! The population stats do reveal a few, however: Pop 13; 9 finer, 2 in 68 Star, 1 in 68+, 5 in 69, 1 in 69 Star.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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| Realized $9,200 |
