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Categories • Stack's January 2006 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Proof Coins → Proof Coins of 1899 |
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Lot # |
Description |
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Hammer Price |
| 1619 |
1¢ 1899 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$1,300.00
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The reverse exhibits full mint red radiance. The obverse has begun to uniformly mellow. A total of 2,031 Proofs were minted of both the Cent and Nickel of this date. |
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| 1620 |
5¢ 1899 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$1,600.00
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The obverse is chisel-sharp and enjoys full, glowing mint bloom were it not for the slightest color change at Liberty's cheek and neck. The reverse is equally as reflective, but exhibits a slightly deeper lilac-gray toning. |
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| 1621 |
10¢ 1899 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$3,500.00
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A few trivial obverse lint marks are evident beneath a blanket of rich lavender-golden iridescence, otherwise this coin could arguably be considered Superb. The reverse displays similar coloration albeit not as deep. Each of the silver coins of this date share an equal Proof mintage of 846 pieces. |
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| 1622 |
25¢ 1899 Superb Gem Brilliant Proof
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SUP GEM BR PF |
$8,000.00
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Cameo devices and well mirrored fields are awash in a blend of lavender-rose, russet, and golden iridescence. An assertive attempt to detect surface flaws under magnification on this marvelous coin will be essentially fruitless as there are little if any to be seen. If we were forced to place criticism of any kind on this lovely coin, we would state that the toning at the lower reverse is a... more |
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| 1623 |
50¢ 1899 Superb Gem Brilliant Proof
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SUP GEM BR PF |
$6,000.00
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The collector that demands only the finest condition must very seriously consider the acquisition of this exceptional specimen. As is the case with the prior lot, the surface quality is for all practical purposes, essentially perfect. Frosty legends and design features are adorned by a wonderfully balanced blend of iridescent champagne-rose toning. An out and out jewel of the highest... more |
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| 1624 |
$1.00 1899 Superb Gem Brilliant Proof
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SUP GEM BR PF |
$13,000.00
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It is easy to run out of adjectives when describing coins such as the Quarter, Half Dollar, and Silver Dollar contained in the 1899 Proof Set that we have the pleasure of offering here. However, we feel compelled to stress the unusually high quality of each of these coins. Certainly the Silver Dollar that we submit in this lot is no exception, as very close scrutiny fails to yield a... more |
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