Lot 1516
1879 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. A wonderful untoned example. Housed in PCGS holder 10907201. 30 Proofs struck. Consistent with the gold dollar of this year, a mere 30 Proofs were made and of that very small number, perhaps only a dozen to 18 pieces, may still remain as recognizable Proof pieces. Faintly hairlined, the highly reflective fields are sleek-mirrored and go "deep" when angled properly beneath an incandescent or halogen light. In terms of contrast, the devices are nicely frosted to give a robust cameo outcome on each side. There are no flaws such as discoloration spots to injure the beauty nor to harm the value or future potential of this rare Liberty quarter eagle! Pop 1; 2 in 65; 2 in 67.; finest cameo at PCGS and the only 1879 Cameo at PCGS. (PCGS # 87905) .
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000.
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| Realized $13,225 |
