1895 $2 1/2 PR65 Cameo NGC....

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Alluring Gem Cameo 1895 Quarter Eagle

1895 $2 1/2 PR65 Cameo NGC. The Guide Book reports a mintage of 119 proofs for this quarter eagle issue, the smallest of the three denominations featuring the long-running Liberty Head design of Christian Gobrecht. Garrett and Guth noted in 2006 in their Gold Encyclopedia that while NGC and PCGS had combined to certify more than 100 examples of the issue, those "submission events" represented likely only 50 to 70 separate coins. Of course, as a Gem Cameo proof gold coin, any such piece will be under intense pressure from type collectors. The fields are deeply mirrored, with thick mint frost coating the device high points and providing splendid contrast. Subtle coloration--pale, slightly hazy lilac and rose around the devices--increases the allure. Census: 5 in 65 Cameo, 11 finer (4/09).(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 288J, PCGS# 87921, Greysheet# 8565)

Weight: 4.18 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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