1910 25C, CAM PR(PCGS#85696)

1910 25C, CAM PR (PCGS#85696)

August 2011 Chicago ANA - Rarities Night

Lot Description: 1910 Barber Quarter. Proof-68 Cameo (PCGS). In the experience of this cataloger (Jeff Ambio), the 1910 is more likely to display a cameo finish from the dies than any other post 1901 issue in the Barber quarter series. Such pieces are still very scarce in an absolute sense, however, as the Mint did use all brilliant proofing techniques to produce this issue. Indeed, the present example possesses a remarkable degree of field to device contrast in a proof Barber quarter of this date, and it is made even more desirable by the virtually pristine appearance to both sides. The surfaces are devoid of even trivial blemishes, and they are dusted with delicate golden iridescence that enhances already exceptional eye appeal. Sharply struck and richly frosted, the devices appear to float atop illimitable depth of reflectivity in the fields. A beautiful coin that ranks among the finest known survivors of this 551 piece proof issue. <iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YOCTPrWoZUk" frameborder="0" width="560" height="349"></iframe>