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| Lot 4440 |
1881 $5 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. NGC serial #1822314-007. Light golden toning. 42 proofs struck. Dazzlingly brilliant and reflective orange-gold fields with lovely "orange peel" surface visible at certain angles. The obverse and reverse offer full cameo contrast, with the obverse a trifle more intense in that respect. A notable rarity. While few Proofs of the date were sold -- in sets on February 19, 1881, with two additional pieces later in the year -- it is doubtful if more than a dozen of those are in existence today. It is not at all likely that all sets found buyers; probably they didn't. Furthermore, of the extant specimens of the Proof 1881 Liberty five, a number are impaired. The present piece is one of the finest bidders will ever see offered for sale, and is among the nicest to come on the market in years. A Proof half eagle rarity that will no doubt bring forth strong bidding response. Pop 3; 4 finer; 2 in 66; 2 in 67. (PCGS # 88476). Estimated Value $34,000 - 35,000. Provenance: Ohringer Family Trust Holdings. |
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| Realized $32,000 | ||
