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$2.50 Gold
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PCGS 1897 $2.50 L
IBERTY
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1707
1897
.
PCGS graded MS-68 PQ.
CAC Approved
. Lovely
golden toning. The Finest Mint State example at PCGS. One
of the most incredible and hypnotically beautiful Liberty
quarter eagles of any year or mint we have seen offered for
sale. The surfaces of this creamy smooth golden colored
specimen are not only the epitome of perfection, but as one
could hope for their thick, satiny brilliance and unwavering
originality are an absolute extravagance on the eyes. Unlike
some earlier high-end survivors of this design with its
diminished impression left by a weak blow of the dies, this
handsome 1897 strike is very sharp from top to bottom,
center to periphery. When this lot comes across the block,
watch grown men behaving foolishly.
Pop 1; none finer
at PCGS
. (
PCGS # 7849
)
Estimated Value .............................................$25,000-UP
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EM
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ROOF
1899 $2.50 L
IBERTY
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1708
1899
.
PCGS graded Proof 66 Deep Cameo
. Only 150
minted. Lovely rich golden toning. An extraordinarily beau-
tiful example of the date. Deep orange gold with fiery
underlying luster. The devices are heavily frosted and mir-
rors are deep enough to approach what today's generation
calls "black" when describing vivid contrast such as offered
here. One of 150 Proofs of the date struck, with probably
100 or so Proofs still in collector's hands today. One glance
at this extraordinarily lovely gem should convince you that
you need search no higher up the grading chain to obtain a
gorgeous gem Proof of the date. Take our word for it, you'll
be hard pressed to find a more beautiful Proof 1899 quarter
eagle in any grade or from any grading service.
Pop 5; 8
finer, 1 in 66+, 4 in 67, 2 in 68, 1 in 68+
. (
PCGS #
97925
)
Estimated Value .................................... $20,000 - 22,000
1709
1903
.
PCGS graded MS-62
. Deeply toned on both sides, the
luster frosty to satin-like. (
PCGS # 7855
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $425 - 450
1710
1905
.
Sharpness of MS-63.
Well struck and fully lustrous.
Untoned.
Estimated Value ................................................... $400 - 450
Donald J Mack Collection
.
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1711
1906
.
PCGS graded MS-67.
CAC Approved
. Nice even ton-
ing. Very attractive example. An extraordinary gem of the finest
order. Superb, broadly sweeping pale apricot-gold cartwheel
luster glows brightly on impeccable surfaces; at first glance,
Satin Finish Proofs of the Indian series come to mind. Addition-
ally, this date is almost always found razor-sharp. The centers
pack a full punch by the dies in their detail from a precision
strike.
Pop 52; 2 finer in 68
. (
PCGS # 7858
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,200 - 3,400
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1712
1907
.
NGC graded MS-66
. A well struck gem. Last issue in
this lengthy series that ran from 1840 until 1907. Quarter Eagle
production was heaviest in the 1850s to 1870s, but then
declined into the close. At this time in U.S. history, banks and
the public were using more paper money in lieu of its conve-
nience in handling and transport. The gold coins and large silver
dollars stayed in bank vaults or the Treasury Department stor-
age as backing against the paper money "promised money" --
payable in specie. A sparkling reminder of the type of $2.50
gold piece that was once current in the early years of the 20th
century. (
PCGS # 7859
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,400 - 1,500
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1713
1907
.
NGC graded MS-65
. Well struck, with rolling-fresh lus-
ter throughout, the Gem quality surface makes this one to con-
sideer. (
PCGS # 7859
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,100 - 1,200
