 1885 Gem Brilliant Proof. Ultra Cameo contrast of finely frosted reliefs and liquid-gold fields gives this coin its breath-taking beauty and undeniable appeal. One of 1,105 Proofs struck in a date noted for its low business strike production of 11,156. This glittering Gem is a substantially finer example than some of the ''carelessly made'' Proof strikes described by the late Walter Breen in his coverage of 1885 in his Proof Encyclopedia. For sheer beauty and extraordinary visual quality, this coin would be a significant challenge to duplicate. Only ten 1885 Gold Dollars have been assigned this grade. NGC MS65 Ultra Cameo.
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