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Item: 1908 Gold $5 NGC, MS-61

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Category: Coins > $5.00 Gold > Liberty Head

PCGS:

PCGS: 008418

Cert:

Cert: 4148369007

Price:

Price: $920

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The Midwest Summer Sale 2025 View Lots
7/18/2025 - Saint Charles Convention Center
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Lot #429 - 1906 NGC PR-66 Star CAC
Gold $5-Liberty Head Half Eagle
Dab Revisited Consignment. 1 graded PR-66+, 6 higher at NGC, however, at last check, the cataloger could not find in the NGC population report any mention of the present PR-66 "star" example, even though it was certified at least some twenty years ago. In 1906, the mint produced merely 85 proof half-eagles, the lowest mintage since 1898, and these were struck under different aesthetic intent from 19th century pieces. Cameo designations are extremely rare (and DCAM unheard-of) for the late-dates in the series. In this case, NGC did not go quite that far with designation, yet the "star" designation for superior eye-appeal clearly denotes the borderline cameo effect produced by delicate matte texture on the portraits. Mirrors are as deep as ever for the series -- the mint had merely elected to move to an "all brilliant" proof format early in the 1900s.

Curiously, it is actually more difficult to describe high-grade proof examples compared to coins with anomalies that require mention. Here, the surfaces are so immaculate and filled with pristine old-gold character that there is practically nothing off-quality to mention. Extremely faint handling marks can be found with persistence, lurking beneath Liberty's chin and an overly aggressive review finds one single diagonal hairline near the bottom of the obverse right field (ignoring a hairline on the slab itself that reflects in the mirror).

The Collectors' Auction 2025 View Lots
11/14/2025 - Marriott St. Louis Airport
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China - 1998 1kg silver 200 yuan Panda, double sealed
World Coins-China

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The Collectors' Auction View Lots
11/1/2024 - Saint Charles Convention Center
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Lot #296 - 1851 "880" $50 RE Augustus Humbert PCGS XF details/altered surfaces
Hammer: $20,250
Territorial Gold-Territorial Gold
Morals And Liberty Collection. Kagin-5, 880 THOUS, no "50" on reverse. As boldly sharp as is a typical example with XF to AU details, most of the vertical lines of the shield are fully impressed end-to-end but the rock at the base has some merging of their borders. Random small chips and dings show on the edges and of course, intricacy of the machined reverse design only amplifies the presence of each tiny abrasion. Curious texture affects the surface, leading to the PCGS disclaimer.

Jewelry & Heirlooms No. 13 View Lots
11/1/2024 - Saint Charles Convention Center
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Lot #156 - 18K Yellow Gold Floral Bracelet
Hammer: $2,600
Jewelry-Bracelets
This unique 18K yellow gold 9.75mm bracelet features 18 four-petal flowers with alternating centers of 3mm diamonds and blue sapphires set in platinum bezels. This piece is a must-see! Length 6.5”, 29.8 dwt.