1898 $2.50, DCAM PR(PCGS#97924)

1898 $2.50, DCAM PR (PCGS#97924)

March 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: Gem Deep Cameo Proof 1898 Quarter Eagle 1898 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Proof-66 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC. This beautiful quarter eagle will delight Proof gold type and date collectors alike. Razor sharp devices are fully impressed and have a soft satin finish. The fields are deeply mirrored, and the contrast with the devices is fully deserving of the Deep Cameo designation from PCGS. Vivid golden yellow patina and an overall pristine appearance add to the appeal of this gorgeous Gem. With a mintage of 165 pieces the 1898 has one of the more generous production runs among Proof Liberty Head quarter eagles, and more than 100 coins are believed extant throughout the numismatic grading scale. In an absolute sense, of course, this is a rare issue, as are all in the U.S. Mint's classic Proof gold series. The present example offers condition rarity, as its surfaces are far better preserved than most examples in today's market. A find for the discerning bidder that is sure to sell for a strong premium. Provenance: From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. Earlier from our (Stack's) Keusch, Snow, & Del Zorro Collections sale, November 2008, lot 4212. PCGS Population: 5; 11 finer in this category (Proof-68 Deep Cameo finest). PCGS# 97924. NGC ID: 288M. Click here for certification details from PCGS.