1910 $2 1/2

Description

1910 Matte Proof 65 Quarter Eagle

1910 PR 65 NGC. An enchanting Roman Gold proof quarter eagle that has seemingly flawless features. The mintages for proof gold struck in 1910 is extraordinarily high--either the figures are in error or the vast majority of the coins struck were later melted. The official mintage for the 1910 quarter eagle was a whopping 682 proofs. However, survivors most likely number only 75-100 pieces, indicative of a much smaller mintage than the official one. The Roman Gold finish is quite unlike any other proof finish in U.S. coinage, and it is limited to only two years, 1909 and 1910, making these pieces even more desirable to advanced collectors of proof gold. The brighter luster of the Roman Gold finish is certainly apparent on this coin, and the surfaces display rich golden patina that is lovely indeed. Identifiable by a tiny lintmark seen on the initials B.L.P. Population: 12 in PR 65, 4 finer (6/96).
Ex: Trompeter (Superior, 2/92), lot 90, as attested to by the NGC holder.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 289J, PCGS# 7959, GSID# 8621)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 682

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.