1896 $2.50, CAM PR(PCGS#87922)

1896 $2.50, CAM PR (PCGS#87922)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1896 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4+. Proof-62 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. A rare coin in this format as a mere 132 Proofs were produced for the year, and boasting good contrast between the devices and reflective fields. The surfaces have scattered handling marks and shallow scuffs but lack the copper spots or deep marks that are often found on these delicate surfaces. Strong orange-peel effect when studied under a light source and attractive for the modest grade assigned. Provenance: From the Dr. Theodore Charles Failmezger Collection of Quarter Eagles. PCGS Population: 3; just 1 finer within the category (PR-63 Cameo). PCGS# 87922. NGC ID: 288K. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.