1860 $2.50, CAM PR(PCGS#87886)

Internet Auction #1083

Auctioneer

David Lawrence RC

Lot Number

9426

Grade

PR65CAM

Price

58,500

Lot Description

1860 $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC Proof 65 CAM DLRC #: 1888821 // PCGS #: 87886 Beautiful yellow-gold surfaces and brilliant cameo mirrors. Despite a healthy mintage of 112 pieces, the 1860 is really quite rare. An estimated 20-25 exist in all grades, of which only a handful are graded finer by PCGS. A razor sharp example with stunning fields, only 3 pieces are graded as such by PCGS, with a single Proof 66 Cameo and a single Proof 66 Deep Cameo graded finer. CAC approved for quality. * Category : Gold Coinage * Series : $2.50 Liberty Gold (Proof) * Type : Liberty head * Years for Type : 1839-1907 * Strike : Proof * Denomination : Gold quarter eagle * Mint Location : Philadelphia * Designer : Christian Gobrecht * Composition : 90% gold; 10% silver & copper * Weight : 4.18g * Edge Type : Reeded * Mintage : 112