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Lot:3115 1914印第安半鹰 PCGS Proof 68

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2017-03-31 06:30:00

2017-03-31 12:30:00

PCGS Proof68

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1914印第安半鹰 PCGS Proof 68。1914 Indian Half Eagle. Proof-68 (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder.;The Matte Proof Indian quarter eagles and half eagles of the early 20th century occupy a special and somewhat revered niche in the realm of U.S. Numismatics. The innovative sunken-relief design courtesy of the collaboration between Bella Lyon Pratt and William Sturgis certainly captured the attention of the contemporary public, but it is the bold matte finish that has nurtured an aura of mysticism that goes virtually unmatched.

Whereas Proofs of the preceding Liberty design had been produced using either a cameo or all-brilliant finish, the Proofs of the Indian series were prepared using specially prepared, satin-finish dies, and were usually sand blasted after striking to provide a heavy, coarse-grain texture to the finish. Although a radical departure from tradition as far as the Mints regular issue Proof gold coinage is concerned, this technique had already seen widespread use by the mint masters in Europe by the early 20th century. Additionally, the U.S. Mint itself had used this finish in preparation of certain medals during the later years of the 19th century.

Instituted with the Proof issues of 1908, the Matte finish proved to be unpopular with the contemporary public and considerable quantities remained unsold at the end of each of the year, falling victim to the melting pots of the U.S. Mint. Perhaps just a third of the 125 Proof coins struck in 1914 remain available for collectors, a far higher attrition rate than would be normally expected. Thankfully, public opinion had drastically swayed over the past century, and these Matte Proof treasures are now rightfully cherished for the rarity and majesty that they represent.<p>Even within this exclusive subset, the present example is a glorious anomaly, a unicorn of sorts. It is the sole finest survivor of the 1914 Proof issue to be evaluated by PCGS, and is one of just two coins in the entire Indian half eagle series to have been certified with Proof-68 preservation by that firm. The accompanying approval by CAC further substantiates the exceptional qualities of this gorgeous example.

Predictably, the surfaces of this piece are flawless. Labored examination with a glass reveals nothing beyond a landscape of glimmering facets and delicately sculpted motifs. The olive-gold patina is uniform and rich throughout, imparting a warm complexion that truly glows beneath illumination. A wire rim projects from much of the obverse border, testifying to the exceptional strike that has rendered this magnificent jewel. For the connoisseur that will settle for nothing but the very finest, this piece represents an irresistible opportunity.

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