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A magnificent Superb Gem Proof that exudes the expected yellow-gold satin surfaces
familiar as the Roman Gold style used to strike the Proofs of 1909. Liberty's headdress is
boldly executed with full feather definition. The open fields and Liberty's cheek show no
hairlines or handling nicks—a feature which secures the present coin as one of the very
finest to survive from a meager 74 pieces struck in this style. The reverse is sharp
throughout, with radiant golden frost covering the fields and devices. Close study will
discover a faint nearly horizontal nick near the middle of the right wing of the eagle
hidden on a single feather, a feature which will hallmark the present coin. Hints of
coppery specks are seen near the rims, with one left of the date mentioned for further
identification. A simply stunning coin which will no doubt please even the most advanced
numismatist. Truly an American classic and certainly one of the top known, with a select
group of perhaps 10 that merit this grade between the major grading services. A memorable
Superb Gem example in every regard.NGC Census: 4; 1 finer (PR-68 finest).From Heritage's
FUN Sale, January 2005, Lot 30648.
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