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1879[$20] PR64 Cameo NGC.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:4,700.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1879[$20] PR64 Cameo NGC.
<B>1879<$20> PR64 Cameo NGC.</B></I> As with the other gold denominations struck in this year, only 30 proofs were produced of the 1879 Double Eagle. Of that number, Akers estimates that only 10 or 11 pieces are extant, while Breen states that only 8-10 pieces have survived. This is a spectacular cameo proof that has deeply reflective mirrors in the fields and heavy mint frost on the devices which produces the stark field-to-device contrast seen on each side. Rich orange-gold color covers both obverse and reverse. The only identifying mark we see for future pedigree purposes is a slight discoloration, i.e., a light alloy spot, on the obverse rim at 12 o'clock. Exceptional quality combined with exceptional rarity.<BR><I>Ex: Atlanta ANA Sale (Heritage, 8/2001), lot 8200.</B></I><BR><I>From The Greenwich Collection, Part One.</B></I> <BR><BR><B>Important notice:</B> Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Since eBay bids are not shown to us until we open the lot on the floor, we treat those bids just like floor bids. In most cases the floor responds before the eBay bid is presented to us, due to Internet lag time, so for consistency we have made it a policy that floor bids are always considered first over tie eBay live bids. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.