1887 Gold Dollar. JD-1. Rarity-5-. Centered Date. Proof-67+ (PCGS). Offered is a particularly desirable example of a rare classic U.S. Mint Proof gold issue. Thoroughly PQ, its originally preserved golden-rose surfaces also reveal delicate powder blue highlights as the surfaces rotate under a light. The finish is reflective in the fields, more frosty on the design elements, the latter with full detail from an expert strike. Smooth in hand with eye appeal to spare, even the most discerning collector will be impressed by this gorgeous upper end Superb Gem.<p>This late date Proof gold dollar issue was produced to the extent of 1,043 pieces using two die pairings. The more common in numismatic circles, JD-1, was also used to coin the 7,500 circulation strikes of the date. It has the date centered in the field between DOLLAR and the ribbon, and is represented by an extant population of 125 to 200 coins (per John W. Dannreuther, 2018). The Low Date JD-2 die pairing, however, is far rarer with only 30 to 50 coins believed extant. This issue as a whole is scarce, of course, and the present offering represents a particularly important opportunity for the advanced numismatist, be their focus type set building or classic U.S. Mint Proof gold coinage. PCGS# 7637. NGC ID: 25EX. PCGS Population: 1; 0 finer in this category. There are no CAM or DCAM specimens graded higher than Proof-67 at this service. From Legend Rare Coin Auctions Regency Auction 53, July 2022, lot 360.
