1912 $2.50 PR(PCGS#7961)
1912 $2.50 PR (PCGS#7961)
December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 2359
- 等级
- PR67+
- 价格
- 377,521
- 详细说明
- Superb Gem Proof 1912 Quarter Eagle Tied for Finest Certified 1912 Indian Quarter Eagle. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4. Proof-67+ (PCGS). An extraordinary condition rarity to represent this scarce and challenging 20th century Proof gold issue. Both sides exhibit the characteristic fine grain sand blast finish of the date, the surfaces sparkling with myriad tiny facets as the coin rotates under a light. Softly toned in rich golden rod patina, subtle pale pink highlights are also evident under close scrutiny. Sharply struck throughout, as befits the issue, and exceptionally well preserved compared to the typically encountered Proof 1912 quarter eagle. The Mint experimented with numerous Proof finishes on the Indian gold coinage between 1908 and 1915. The vast majority of numismatists of the era preferred the brilliant finishes of previous years and were not excited about the sand blast finish used on Bela Lyon Pratt's design. Throughout this period, many minor tweaks and adjustments were made to enhance their appeal. In 1912, the coins show lighter color and finer facets to the surfaces, which features combine to make this one of the more aesthetically pleasing Sand Blast Proofs in the Indian quarter eagle series. (A detailed study of the various finishes between each issue would prove to be a worthwhile endeavor for the advanced collector.) Despite having the second highest reported mintage - 197 pieces - the 1912 is one of the scarcer issues in this Proof series. Both PCGS CoinFactsand John W. Dannreuther (2018) are in agreement that only about 100 coins are extant in all grades. This is one of the finest known to PCGS, and would serve as a highlight in any advanced gold cabinet. PCGS Population: 3; 0 finer. PCGS# 7961. NGC ID: 289L. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.