1898 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-66+ Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC. A few glints of pale reddish-gold iridescence here and there around the obverse periphery are all that deny brilliance for this endearing specimen. The design elements exhibit a think satin texture that contrasts markedly with deep pools of reflectivity in the fields. Fully struck, expertly preserved, and simply a delight to behold. Produced in relatively limited numbers (1,795 coins), the 1898 numbers among the scarcer Proofs in the Liberty Head nickel series. This is one of the finest certified survivors, and an impressive provenance further enhances its desirability. From Heritages sale of the Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part I, September 2020, lot 10026.
