Radiant reflective fields support bold satiny devices on both sides of this striking Cameo Proof gold dollar. Bright gold surfaces reveal the slightest suggestion of pale rose tinting. Expertly produced with razor sharp devices and a subtle "orange peel" texture to the finish. The digits 18 in the date are repunched, as seen on most, if not all survivors of this issue.The Proof issues of the 1880s have in the past posed questions with regard to the published mintage figures, as they are seemingly much higher than surviving figures would suggest. The official records show that 1,006 Proof gold dollars were produced in 1884, an overly generous quantity considering that barely one-tenth are believed to remain in numismatic channels. The answer may lie in how the denomination was used in this period. Jewelers were especially keen on obtaining gold dollars for use in their wares and when they were unable to obtain circulation strike coin, it is now generally thought that they would instead pay the Mints premium for Proof coins and use those instead. With the ever-desirable Cameo designation, the offered coin displays the Mints workmanship to its finest advantage.,,PCGS# 87634. NGC ID: 25EU.,PCGS Population: 7; 6 finer in this category (all Proof-67 Cameo).,
