1900 Liberty Gold Half Eagle ($5)

This CAC-approved proof specimen displays impressive contrast between the deeply mirrored fields and the frosted devices. The rich golden surfaces maintain their original finish with minimal hairlines - a remarkable feat for a 123-year-old proof gold coin. The strike is exceptionally sharp, with every detail of Liberty's portrait and the eagle's feathers rendered in exquisite clarity. The eye appeal is outstanding, with the coin exhibiting the distinctive "orange peel" texture in the fields that proof gold enthusiasts prize.