1900 Liberty Head Half Eagle. JD-1. Rarity-4. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CMQ.

Awe-Inspiring Gem Cameo Proof 1900 $5 Gold 1900 Liberty Head Half Eagle. JD-1. Rarity-4. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CMQ. This captivating specimen is boldly cameoed in finish with delightful field to device contrast. The former areas are deeply mirrored, while the design elements are softly frosted in texture. Vivid medium gold color and razor sharp strike detail are evident throughout, the surfaces silky smooth in appearance and bordering on pristine. Proof half eagle production jumped dramatically in 1900; the mintage of 230 pieces is the highest for any issue in the Liberty Head series. We suspect that the anticipation of increased collector sales associated with the turn of the century prompted Mint employees to strike more Proof gold coins than usual for the era. If this is true, the anticipated demand failed to materialize for, today, the 1900 is only marginally more available than most other late date Proof half eagles of this type. With only 120 to 150 coins believed extant (per John W. Dannreuther, 2018), much of the mintage was undoubtedly destroyed through melting without ever leaving the Mint. The coin offered here offers superior technical quality and eye appeal and will be just right for inclusion in a high grade Proof gold type or date set. PCGS Population: 3; 2 finer in this category (Proof-67 Cameo finest). PCGS# 88495. NGC ID: 28D6. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.

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