1882 Liberty Head Half Eagle. Proof-66 Ultra Cameo (NGC).，This is a highly significant Proof half eagle that combines absolute and condition rarity and will be a prize for advanced gold enthusiasts. Fully defined with a soft satin texture, the devices appear to float atop deeply reflective fields. The entire coin is virtually pristine and displays vivid golden yellow patina. This is a rare issue, more elusive than many other classic U.S. Mint gold coins. The Proof 1882 half eagle is a low mintage issue with only 48 coins struck. No more than half of the mintage appears to have been distributed to contemporary collectors; the extant population numbers only 20 to 25 specimens in all grades. The number of coins available for private ownership is even fewer since three examples are permanently impounded in the collections of the Smithsonian Institution and American Numismatic Society. This is one of the finest in private hands, a Condition Census Gem that would serve as a focal point in any cabinet. If you are a participant in either the PCGS or NGC Registry Set competitions there is a lot to like in this sale!，PCGS# 98477. NGC ID: 28CK.，NGC Census: 3; 0 finer in this category.，
