Lot 780
1900 Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. Smoky gold and blue toning at the top and bottom of the obverse, with other hues intermixed. A deep gold to blue ring on the reverse. PCGS has graded 19 this high, with just 9 graded higher. Note the faint die swirl lines on Liberty's neck and face, these were part of the die polishing process to create the frosty appearance on the devices. Perfectly struck and well preserved fields surround.
Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500.
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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| Realized $1,610 |
