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1898 25C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS....
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Description
1898 Barber Quarter, PR69 Deep Cameo
Only 735 Examples Struck
Tied for Finest at PCGS
1898 25C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. The Philadelphia Mint struck
a modest production of 735 proof Barber quarters for collectors in
1898, to accompany a substantial mintage of 11.1 million
business-strike examples. The Mint was producing coinage of the
highest quality during the final years of the 19th century, proofs
and circulation strikes included. The availability of high-grade
business strikes eliminated any pressure on the small supply of
proofs from date collectors in later years. Population data from
the leading grading services may be inflated by resubmissions and
crossovers, as PCGS and NGC have combined to certify 643 coins
between them (6/24), indicating an unexpectedly high survival rate.
PCGS has certified two coins in PR69 Deep Cameo, with none finer,
while NGC has graded eight examples in PR69 Ultra Cameo, with one
of those awarded the Star designation (6/24).The coin offered here is a magnificent PR69 specimen, with razor-sharp definition on all design elements. Fine detail is evident on the obverse star centers and the horizontal stripes in the shield. Excess die polish fills the open areas of the letters in WE and the gap between the leaves on either side of the first T in TRUST. A small lint mark appears in the obverse field, above the upper point of star 2. The deeply reflective fields display intense Deep Cameo contrast with the richly frosted devices, creating a startling white-on-black cameo flash when the coin is tilted in the light. The surfaces are impeccably preserved and intense scrutiny with a loop reveals no mentionable distractions. Overall eye appeal is terrific. This coin should find a home in the finest collection or Registry Set. This coin is pictured on PCGS CoinFacts. Population: 2 in 69 Deep Cameo, 0 finer (6/24).(Registry values: N7079)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 242D, PCGS# 95684, Greysheet# 5482)
Weight: 6.25 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Auction Info
2024 August 12 - 18 ANA US Coins Signature® Auction #1376 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2024
12th-18th
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