1868 $2.50 J-654 PR(PCGS#60872)

1868 $2.50 J-654 PR (PCGS#60872)

The March 2012 Baltimore Auction

Losbeschreibung: 1868 Pattern Liberty Quarter Eagle. Judd-654, Pollock-727. Rarity-7-. Aluminum. Reeded Edge. Proof-65 Cameo (NGC). Regular die trials striking of the 1868 Liberty quarter eagle. Fully brilliant with considerable frost on the devices which stand tall against the mirror fields. Clean surfaces and an inspired Gem Proof that will entice any collector of these rare Patterns for its high quality surfaces and rich eye appeal. The aluminum planchet is in excellent condition and free of deterioration which is sometimes seen.<br />      There are estimated to be nine to twelve of these known, this is clearly one of the finest and with the desirable Gem level and Cameo contrast, the reasons to pursue it are many.<br />