Lot 709
1858 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. Wow, everyone will love this coin for its superb toning. Deep blue to gold around the rims, with brighter centers on the obverse, the reverse highlighted by a ring of coppery gold through the lettering. Nearly identical to the PR-64 in this sale, the same two line like defects reside in the field between the second star and Liberty's arm, and a small "7" shaped lint mark is noted extending off Liberty's arm into the left field towards the fourth star. There is also a small left of center belly button on Liberty, seen on both 1858 proofs in this sale. These coins were obviously struck at the same time, probably within a few pieces of each other as the lint marks are so similar. On this particular coin, there is a minor scrape up from the E of LIBERTY on the shield, and this will serve to identify it. As to the PCGS Population Report, we note 3 graded this high, none higher, making this one of the very finest known of a limited mintage of approximately 100 pieces. If you are assembling a gem set, then here is a great addition to pursue. Capturing a prize of this quality and importance will be a crowning glory for an advanced collector.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on August 17, 1944 as part of a set of Proof quarters from 1858 to 1915 for $235.00.
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