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Categories • Stack's January 2006 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Proof Coins → Proof Coins of 1896 |
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Lot # |
Description |
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Hammer Price |
| 1601 |
1¢ 1896 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
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VERY CH BR PF |
$650.00
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The obverse is an evenly faded subtle orange-red. The reverse is that of a Gem and enjoys full fiery mint color. The Proof mintage of both the Cent and Nickel of this date totals 1,862 pieces. |
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| 1602 |
5¢ 1896 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$450.00
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This completely wholesome specimen still exhibits its entire original ''skin'' on either side. Pale lilac toning is featured on this sharp, well mirrored coin. |
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| 1603 |
10¢ 1896 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$2,600.00
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- and a beauty! Liquid-mirror fields and cameo design features are marvelously augmented by overlying lavender and golden iridescent hues. One would be very hard-pressed indeed to find an aesthetically more pleasing Proof example of this issue. A mere 762 Proofs were coined of each silver denomination of this date. |
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| 1604 |
25¢ 1896 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$5,250.00
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The obverse displays varying shades of lilac, lavender-golden, and pale gray iridescence. The reverse is toned an even lavender-gray. Examination beneath the toning with a glass yields surface quality that is far superior to the vast majority of Barber Quarter Proof type coins. |
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| 1605 |
50¢ 1896 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$8,000.00
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- and a compelling jewel! The obverse exhibits splashes of rose and delicate golden iridescence over fully frosty design elements. Glowing, unencumbered watery-mirror fields are equally as impressive. |
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| 1606 |
$1.00 1896
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GEM BR PF |
$37,500.00
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An absolutely stunning Gem Brilliant Proof specimen. This ''black and white'' two-tone ultra-deep cameo Proof features razor-sharp definition and impeccable fields. In terms of sheer visual impact and vibrance, the jewel offered here will be virtually impossible to outmatch! |
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