 1886 Very Choice Brilliant Proof, a near-approach to full Gem. Here is a jewel-sharp tiny coin displaying razor-sharp and distinctly glowing devices hovering over the deepest red-gold mirror fields one might wish. A glass finds a hint of whitish toning outlining the reliefs. This late date offers fascinating statistics: only 5,000 business strikes and 1,016 Proofs produced. Proofs of this date are even rarer than this small mintage would suggest. The 10-year Dannreuther-Garrett auction record lists 33 Proof appearances, only three in this rarefied grade. Here is a coin sure to attract the earnest attention of Type and date collectors.
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