Lot 781
1901 Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. Toned on the obverse with vibrant blue at the top and bottom, surrounded by a reddish gold antique shade, while the centers remain mostly white or lightly toned on the obverse, the reverse with a layer of light gold and a touch of blue at the edge. Firmly struck throughout, and we note the fields show virtually no signs of contact or hairlines. The obverse die was overpolished a bit, lapping out an area below Liberty's ear which is now reflective like the fields instead of frosty. PCGS has graded 17 this high, with 9 graded higher.
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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