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Session Two - Monday, January 26, 2015 10:00 am
G
EM
P
ROOF
C
AMEO
1859 L
IBERTY
Q
UARTER
1271
1859
.
NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo
. From an original
mintage of 800 pieces, only about 200 or so 1859 Liberty
Seated quarters seem to have been distributed to contem-
porary collectors, the remainder being melted at the Mint.
This conditionally rare Gem offers not only carefully pre-
served surfaces, but also an impressive Cameo finish that is
in so much demand today. Untoned save for a bit of light,
mottled, pale-tan tinting, with pinpoint striking detail to all
elements of the design. A couple of tiny marks are noted on
the obverse, these being visible only with magnification. A
beautiful specimen.
Pop 8; 1 finer in 67.
Estimated Value ........................................ $6,500 - 7,000
1272
1859
.
NGC graded Proof 65
. Lovely toning overlays both
sides, each with a different appearance. The obverse is layered
in an interesting combination of antique-gold and reddish-rose
iridescence. On the reverse, we note more pronounced color
with turquoise-blue and pastel-pink shades present. The mir-
rored finish remains vibrant despite the extensive nature of the
toning, and a full strike is present in all areas -- even the stars
and Liberty's head. This is a much scarcer date than a mintage
of 800 pieces might indicate as many proof 1859 quarters are
presumed to have been melted in the Mint when they were not
purchased by the end of the year.
Pop 21; 19 finer, 15 in 66,
3 in 67, 1 in 67 Star
.
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,000 - 4,250
1273
1859
.
PCGS graded Proof 63
. Only 800 struck.
Pop 46; 64
finer
. (
PCGS # 5555
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,400 - 1,450
1274
1861
.
PCGS graded MS-64
. This crisply struck near-Gem is
moderately toned overall, and exhibits pleasing, underlying lus-
ter. Minimally abraded, as befits the grade, with a very nice
original appearance.
Pop 99; 56 finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS #
5454
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $700 - 750
1275
1862
.
PCGS graded Proof 62 PQ.
CAC APPROVED.
Excel-
lent definition with considerable contrast, though not enough
for a Cameo designation for this issue. Good reflectivity with
light toning overall. (
PCGS # 5558
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $600 - 650
F
INEST
G
EM
C
AMEO
P
ROOF
1863 Q
UARTER
1276
1863
.
PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo
. Only 460 proof
quarters were coined in 1863, and this lovely Gem is pos-
sessed of outstanding eye appeal. Both sides are bright and
exhibit an ice-white appearance. A pinpoint strike is easily
seen, as is a bright, mirrored finish in the fields that pres-
ents especially well as the coin is examined under a light.
As required of the Cameo designation, the devices are
moderately frosted. Exceptionally smooth and well pre-
served with the utmost care, this "top-of-the-pop" speci-
men ranks as the finest-certified Cameo Proof 1863 quarter
known to PCGS.
Pop 1; none finer at both services.
(
PCGS # 85559
)
Estimated Value .................................... $19,000 - 20,000
