 1913 Gem Matte Proof. This amazing coin displays the short-lived Matte Proof at its finest. Flawless fields and meticulous devices exhibit the finest-grained sandblast finish that could be imagined. Both sides display rich and satisfying uniform light gold with a fascinating undertone of palest olive-green. One of 165 struck, and assuredly one of the finest examples available to today's quality-conscious collectors. Finding this Gem's equal would be a formidable challenge; finding a coin of higher quality might well prove impossible.
Ex Stack's December 1980 Sale, lot 787.
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