SLOTKIN FAMILY TRUST BARBER PROOF SET
1905

Owner Comments:

RARELY SEEN 1905 PROOF 68 CAMEO NGC.
The mintage of 727 coins was the second lowest proof mintage from 1892 to 1905, yet it was also the highest proof mintage of any issue from 1904 to 1915. It is unusual to find any early 20th century proof with even slight contrast. This piece has noticeable contrast between the fields and the devices. Both sides are solidly detailed from a strong strike with intense hair details and eagle details. While the 1905 is a scarce date, it is particularly difficult to find with notable cameo contrast. To date (3/10), only 27 coins have been certified as Cameo in the entire 1905 year, and no Deep/Ultra pieces have been graded by either of the major services. The Mint began to produce non-contrasted proofs around 1902, and only rarely did it strike cameo proofs again, unless coincidentally from new dies. From the small percentage of contrasted quarters certified, it appears that is just what happened with this coin. This is a brilliant example with deeply reflective, mirrored fields. The devices are noticeably frosted and stand out against the illimitable depth seen in the fields. The surfaces are essentially perfect with no flaws seen on either obverse or reverse. Census: 4 in 68 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10