1886 $2 1/2 PR65 PCGS. JD-1, R.5....

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1886 Liberty Quarter Eagle, PR65
Seldom Seen Finer

1886 $2 1/2 PR65 PCGS. JD-1, R.5. The 1886 proof Liberty quarter eagle claims a mintage of 88 pieces, an adequate production to satisfy collector demand at the time. A small mintage of 4,000 regular-issue coins was also struck that year. A single pair of dies was used to strike all the proofs, with some heavy die polish in the clear stripes of the shield that make it possible to distinguish between proofs and prooflike business strikes. John Dannreuther estimates no more than 35 to 45 proofs are extant today in all grades. This spectacular Gem exhibits sharply detailed design elements, with fine definition on the star centers and eagle's talons. The well-preserved orange-gold surfaces include deeply reflective fields, with outstanding eye appeal. Population: 4 in 65, 1 finer (11/23).(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2889, PCGS# 7912, Greysheet# 8537)

Weight: 4.18 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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