1973-S艾森豪威尔1元银币 NGC PF 65
1973-S Eisenhower Dollar. Silver Clad--Broadstruck, Multi-Struck--Proof-65 Cameo (NGC).A simply outstanding example with much to recommend it to the Mint error enthusiast or advanced Eisenhower dollar collector. The broadstruck portion of the error is the most dramatic, as it is instantly recognizable due to the unusually large, irregular diameter of the planchet. This piece was obviously struck in the absence of the collar. Closer inspection reveals that this coin was struck at least twice, what appears to have been the first impression discernible as faint, distended remnants of the peripheral design outside the border of the primary strike. The latter is well centered with sharp, full striking detail. Due to the multiple strikings, the mirrored finish in the fields extends all the way out to the edges of the distended planchet on both sides, Eisenhowers portrait, the eagle and moon in the primary strike are lightly frosted in finish to explain the impressive Cameo designation from NGC. The result is one of the most visually impressive major Mint errors of any kind that we have ever had the privilege of bringing to auction.This is a highly significant coin, and for at least two reasons. First, major Mint errors of any kind are exceedingly rare on Proof coinage, the Mint generally taking extra care in production and distribution of these specially prepared coins. Second, the 1973-S Silver Clad is the key date issue in the Proof Eisenhower dollar series of 1971 to 1978, boasting the lowest mintage of the type with 1,013,646 Proofs struck. We wonder whether this coin was known to the wider numismatic community when Nicholas P. Brown, David J. Camire and Fred Weinberg prepared the book 100 Greatest U.S. Error Coins in 2010. For while it is not ranked therein, a strong argument can certainly be made for including this fabulous Proof Eisenhower dollar in that popular reference. A highlight of the extensive Mint error offerings in this sale, and sure to have no difficulty finding its way into a specialized cabinet.
