Winter 2022 Showcase Auction – 27 October - 4 November 2022
U.S. Coins and Currency
Part 2: Fr, 28.10.2022, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Tu, 01.11.2022, from 5:00 PM CET
Part 4: Tu, 01.11.2022, from 10:00 PM CET
Part 5: Tu, 01.11.2022, from 11:00 PM CET
Part 6: We, 02.11.2022, from 4:00 PM CET
Part 7: We, 02.11.2022, from 9:00 PM CET
Part 8: Th, 03.11.2022, from 5:00 PM CET
Part 9: Th, 03.11.2022, from 10:00 PM CET
Part 10: Fr, 04.11.2022, from 6:00 PM CET
Part 11: Fr, 04.11.2022, from 11:00 PM CET
Description
1905 Liberty Head Half Eagle. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5. Proof-58 (PCGS). CAC.
Vivid deep golden-yellow surfaces retain virtually all of the highly reflective finish from the dies. With nearly full striking detail, as well, it is obvious that only minimal handling separates this coin from a grade at or above the Proof-60 level. A scarce to rare issue in all grades, the Proof 1905 half eagle was produced to the extent of just 108 pieces. John W. Dannreuther (2018) estimates that survivors number just 60 to 75 coins. The vast majority, including the Fairmont Collection specimen offered here, display the all-brilliant finish that characterizes the United States Mint's Proof Liberty Head gold coinage of the 1902 to 1907 era.
PCGS# 8500. NGC ID: 28DB.
From the Fairmont Collection - CBL Set.
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Bidding
| Price realized | 3'200 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 3'750 USD |
