1914 $2.50 PR(PCGS#7963)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4188

Grade

PR65

Price

38,400

Lot Description

Key Date Proof 1914 Indian Quarter Eagle Noteworthy Gem Preservation 1914 Indian Quarter Eagle. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5-. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC. This captivating premium Gem exhibits a rich honey-orange complexion that hints at reddish-gold tones under certain lighting. The surfaces are virtually flawless under inspection, revealing a serene landscape of shimmering facets to an unbroken sandblast finish. As to be expected, the strike is profoundly comprehensive and sharp throughout, handsomely showcasing Pratt's iconic incuse motifs. The Sandblast Proof 1914 quarter eagle has the second lowest mintage of the type at just 117 pieces. Despite its popularity with today's gold specialists, the sandblast finish proved unpopular with contemporary collectors who were accustomed to the brilliant and cameo finishes used for the earlier Proof Liberty Head gold coinage. In fact, many Proof 1914 quarter eagles were eventually destroyed in the Mint when they failed to find buyers, making the issue rarer in today's market than the limited mintage might imply. John W. Dannreuther (2018) estimates that only 70 to 80 coins are extant in all grades, ranking the 1914 alongside the 1915 as the second rarest of the eight Proof Indian quarter eagle issues after the 1909. For the connoisseur of truly premium representatives, this beautiful Gem offers a fleeting opportunity that should not be missed. Provenance: From the Castle Pines Collection. PCGS Population: 8; 10 finer (Proof-67+ finest). PCGS# 7963. NGC ID: 289N. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Click here to see Coins in Motion.[“Coins]