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1899 Proof Set

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:62,500.00 USD Estimated At:125,000.00 - 150,000.00 USD
1899 Proof Set
<Our item number 86769><B>1899 Proof Set.</B> The complete 10 piece set including gold! Each coin is described as follows: <B> Cent: NGC PF-65 Red.</B> A virtual spot-free gem with delicate golden wheat toning. NGC reports 22. <B>Nickel: NGC PF-65.</B> Brilliant with light natural pastel toning. NGC reports 137. <B>Dime: NGC PF-67.</B> A stunning array of vivid rainbow tones. NGC reports 24. <B>Quarter: NGC PF-68.</B> A magnificent blending of natural light rainbow tones favoring the violets. NGC reports 6 with none higher &#40;Ex Eliasberg&#41;. <B>Half Dollar: NGC PF-64 Cameo</B>. Stunning light golden iridescence radiates off Miss Liberty. NGC reports 5. <B>Silver Dollar: NGC PF-67 Cameo.</B> A dazzling creamy white pristine gem. NGC reports 8. <B>Quarter Eagle &#40;&#36;2.50&#41;: NGC PF-66 Ultra Cameo.</B> A magnificent golden-orange gem. NGC reports 5. <B>Half Eagle &#40;&#36;5.00&#41;: NGC PF-64 Ultra Cameo.</B> A spectacular two-tone golden-orange beauty. Two minute hairlines on the cheek, mentione d for identification only. NGC reports 1. <B>Eagle &#40;&#36;10.00&#41;: NGC PF-65 Cameo.</B> Another exquisite golden-orange two-tone gem. NGC reports 9. Double Eagle &#40;&#36;20.00&#41;: NGC PF-65 Ultra Cameo. A perfect match with the other gold coins in the set. The raised devices look like a carved cameo gem against the brilliant golden-orange fields. NGC reports 3.<BR><BR>With the striking of this set, the last made in the 19th century, the precision and workmanship of the mint was at a high. The result is a more aesthetically pleasing proof finish than those produced later, 1902 thru 1907 in the all brilliant finish. Later this year, Charles Duell commissioner of the U.S. Patent Office, declared that &#34;everything that can be invented has been invented.&#34; <BR><BR>Only around 80 gold proof coins were struck this year with less than half still extant in all grades. We are proud to offer this beautifully well matched set, a true numismatic treasure. Lot of 10 coins. <BR>Estima ted Value &#36;125,000-150,000. <BR><BR>Our item number 86769<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/32jpegs/086769.jpg"> </P></IMAGES> <BR><DIV ALIGN="CENTER"> <TABLE> <TR> <TD><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/ilgebaylogo.JPG"></TD> <TD> 350 South Beverly Drive Suite 350<BR> Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA<BR> Telephone: 310-551-2646<BR> Fax: 310-551-2626<BR> E-Mail: <A HREF="mailto:glenn@goldbergcoins.com"> info@goldbergcoins.com </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <font color=red> <h3>There is a 20% commission charge added to each and every lot.</h3></font> <P>We are one of the country's premier auction houses, specializing in U.S., World and Ancient Coins and Currency; Autographs; Manuscripts; Rare Books and other Fine Collectibles. Dedicated to quality of product and customer service, we guarantee authenticity of all items sold for their full purchase price. </P> <P>Our office will answer inquiries about lots (e-mail only, please) from 9-5 (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. </P> <a href=http://PayPalSucks.com><img border=0 src=http://PayPalSucks.com/images/logo.gif></a> <p align=center> <font face=Arial size=2>Pay for this auction online with Western Union<sup>®</sup> Auction Payments<sup><font size=2>SM</font></sup></font> <BR><BR> <a href="http://www.auctionpayments.com/" target="_blank"><img border=0 src="http://www.auctionpayments.com/images/banners/banner1.gif" alt="Western Union Auction Payments"></a> </p> <P>Bidpay payment items will be sent upon reciept of check from Western Union. These payments may take up to ten days to get to us. We accept MasterCard, Visa up to $5000 dollars, personal checks, cashiers checks and money orders on all items. When using a credit card, please include account number, expiration date, billing and shipping address and eBay lot number. <B>Successful California bidders must pay 8.25% sales tax. This tax charge may not appear on your invoice until we are notified of purchasers address.</B> All credit card transactions are subject to additional verification. Shipping charges will not be quoted until notification of purchasers address. Please allow up to 5 days after the auction to get your invoice from us via e-mail</P> <P>We are members of the American Numismatic Association, Professional Numismatists Guild, International Autograph Dealers Alliance, Universal Autograph Collectors Club and the Manuscript Society. View our auction catalogs and consignment offers at: <A HREF="http://www.goldbergcoins.com"> www.goldbergcoins.com. </P> <TABLE> <TR> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER"> <TABLE> <TR> <TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.com/images/png1.gif" ALT="Member PNG" width=50 height=65>
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