 1895 Superb Gem Brilliant Proof. Ultra Cameo. Incredible glass-smooth mirror fields highlight the perfection of the finely frosted reliefs that appear suspended above them. The obverse fields offers a flavor of the orange-peel texture generally identified with later Proof dates after the turn of the century. The sharpness of the strike may be gauged by the Proof surface within the stripes of the reverse shield. With a Proof mintage of only 81 pieces, this date is outstandingly rare by any measure. In this superlative Ultra-Cameo quality, however, the coin is rarer yet.
The Dannreuther-Garrett 10-year auction record lists 10 appearances of 1895 Proofs, only one described as MS-67 CAM. The NGC Census Report notes that while five Ultra-Cameo pieces have been certified, exactly one has been certified as Superb. A more perfect example of Liberty Proof Gold would be difficult to imagine. NGC PF67 Ultra Cameo.
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