1894 $2.50, DCAM PR(PCGS#97920)

The Regency Auction 34

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

469

等级

PR66+DCAM

价格

226,165

详细说明

A glorious bit of numismatic caviar for the advanced collector, this SUPERB GEM has to be one of the FINEST KNOWN, exceptionally well preserved survivor from an original mintage of just 122 pieces. The mirrors are seemingly endless in their dramatic depth! The reflectivity is blinding, with exceptional clarity and cleanliness that dazzles the eye. Rippling, orange peal texture in the field is a delight to behold. Rich golden-yellow-orange color attests to this beauty's unconserved, totally original allure. Indeed, only a few mint made planchet flakes are noted with the aid of a very powerful glass. Essentially perfect in every way, the eye appeal really is amazing! Of the 122 Proofs originally struck, John Dannreuther suggests that perhaps 60-70 are known in all grades, including the Mint Cabinet coin that is impounded in the Smithsonian; the Anderson-Dupont-Josiah Lily coin that is also impounded there, and the J. Colvin Randall-J.P. Morgan example that has been in the ANS collection in New York since 1908. This coin would rank in the top five examples listed in his "significant examples." Adding to the allure of the 1894 Proof quarter eagle is the rarity of the circulation strike coins, of which only 4,000 were minted. PCGS 5, NGC 8, CAC 5. This is the SOLE PR66+ DCAM at PCGS, and has not been sold in auction. Indeed no CAC Approved PR66 DCAM has ever sold in auction either. We sold a PCGS PR67 DCAM CAC that in our November 2018 Regency Auction for $44,650. PCGS lists a value of $31,000 in 66+ DCAM and we anticipate this one selling more than that when the hammer finally falls on this SUPERB GEM! What a great coin in every possible manner! Cert. Number 38286711 PCGS # 097920