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Is there a US coin that is the Ultimate Cameo?
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<< <i>My vote goes for this one. Sold for $213,000. >>
Thanks for bringing up a sore subject. I was high bidder at $500 until people actually started bidding. The nerve.
Historical Background on the 1804 Proof Eagle - NGC PF65 Ultra Cameo *
By David Lange
The proof edition of the 1804 gold eagle, or ten-dollar piece, is a classic American rarity. Only three examples are known to survive from an estimated mintage of four-eight coins.
The preparation of diplomatic presentation sets of United States coins circa 1834-35 prompted the minting of this proof-only edition. As no ten-dollar pieces had been issued since 1804, the Mint Director requested and received several proof examples from dies back-dated to 1804 but prepared for this occasion using technology of the 1830s.
There are subtle distinctions between the circulating edition minted in 1804 and these proof presentation coins. The most notable of these is that the old coins have a crosslet-style numeral 4 in the date, while the proof coins made during the 1830s have a plain 4. Other differences are found in the number of reeds on their edges (126 for the originals and 200 for the proofs) and in the length of the border denticles (long for originals and short for the proofs).
Of the three known examples, one is presently on long-term loan to the museum of the American Numismatic Association, while a second is likely to always remain with its companion coins as part of the famed King of Siam proof set. This leaves the third example, which recently sold at a record price for a certified and encapsulated United States gold coin.
A glittering, ultra cameo proof, its fields are delightfully brilliant and reflective, while its devices are richly frosted. This magnificent rarity is superbly struck throughout and has very clean surfaces, with just a hint of orange toning around its peripheries. With a pedigree that includes Woodin, Newcomer and Col. Green, this beauty is the finer of just two certified by NGC (10-07).
<< <i>That 1804 $10 looked much better in the 64 holder when it was offered to me at just under $600k.
ahhh......regrets. we've all had a few, huh?!
I firmly believe in numismatics as the world's greatest hobby, but recognize that this is a luxury and without collectors, we can all spend/melt our collections/inventories.
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<< <i>1898 proof Morgan dollars come spectacular. I also remember an 1893 that was the same. >>
i'm not a huge Morgan fan, but proof Morgans are truly a sight to behold!
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If we're doing the time travel thing, why stop there? We all let Harry Bass buy the clearly superior Eliasberg coin for $33,000 in 1982.
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<< <i> That 1804 $10 looked much better in the 64 holder when it was offered to me at just under $600k.
If we're doing the time travel thing, why stop there? We all let Harry Bass buy the clearly superior Eliasberg coin for $33,000 in 1982. >>
but Andy, if you're sorry you missed it...........Mr. Yao can make you a "Quang Shi province" pedigree one for less than 300 bucks; he'll slab it for you in PCGS, NGC or ANACS plastic for an extra 20 bucks!