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1871 $2 1/2 Quarter Eagle, Judd-1164, Pollock-1306, R.7, PR66 Red and Brown Cameo NGC....
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Sold on Jan 6, 2011 for:
$10,350.00
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Description
1871 Two and a Half
Dies Trial in Copper
Judd-1164, PR66 Red and Brown Cameo
Only Three Pieces Believed Known
1871 $2 1/2 Quarter Eagle, Judd-1164, Pollock-1306, R.7, PR66
Red and Brown Cameo NGC. Regular dies trial for the 1871
Liberty quarter eagle. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. This is
an extremely rare striking, and probably a numismatic flight of
fancy actually produced for sale to collectors. The current
offering was part of a small group of U.S. gold patterns offered in
the T. Henry Allen sale by Stack's in February 1977. It was
described by that cataloger as "proof, almost full mint color.
Rarely seen in this lovely state of preservation." It would have
been more accurate to write, "rarely seen at all."This is an incredible Premium Gem proof with full cameo contrast, and essentially brilliant red surfaces. Only a hint of light brown toning appears on the design elements, with splashes of pale violet patina. A boldly detailed, glittering proof that is probably the finest known example of Judd-1164. We have records of three examples of the variety, two in copper and one gilt.
Ex: Lemus/Queller Collection (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 1820.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2A5K, PCGS# 71426, Greysheet# 13909)
Auction Info
2011 January Tampa FUN Signature & Platinum Night US Coin Auction #1151 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2011
5th-9th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13
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