Lot 2130
1902. NGC graded Proof 64. A brilliant untoned Proof with fields ablaze on both sides. We note some minor marks accentuated by the brilliant mirror surfaces. Only 193 struck. A sparkling original color Proof. Beautiful light gold luster reflects off the fields and goes well with the all-brilliant devices typically found on the years 1902-05. What a choice coin! And hard to believe this has found its way onto the market, since most of the better quality Proof Quarter Eagles trade hands quietly in private transactions rarely seeing the light of day. A fairly bold impression is always left by the recoil of the dies that struck this year's coinage, 1902 quarter eagle Proofs are noted for their consistent high quality and detail; just the same, we can report that this specimen, above all the contenders in its grade, is outstanding in its razor-sharp detail. Pop 8; 60 finer. (PCGS # 7928)
Historic link: Around 1901-02, the mint began selling nickel, silver, and gold Proof coins to the public without frosted devices. No explanation has been given for the change, but it may have been in line with the growing French influence in coin finishes then sweeping Europe. America's later Matte Proofs of 1908-15 on the $2.50 gold were a direct outcome of this Continental influence. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500
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