1914 $2 1/2 PR67 NGC. JD-1, Low R.5....

Description

1914 Quarter Eagle, PR67
Low Mintage Year and Seldom Seen Finer

1914 $2 1/2 PR67 NGC. JD-1, Low R.5. Proof gold mintages declined until the matte proofing was discontinued after the 1915 issues were produced. Only 117 proof quarter eagles were struck in 1914, all from one pair of dies. Of that number, it is estimated that today 70 to 80 examples are believed extant in all grades. While locating a 1914 proof quarter eagle may not be all that difficult in any grade, in higher grades it is a very challenging endeavor. The best chance to locate a PR67 is to look for an NGC coin, such as this one, but only 14 have been certified (minus resubmissions), and a mere four pieces have been graded finer (11/19). As always seen on original 1914 proof quarter eagles, the finish is darker, the result of coarser sand used in the sandblasting process. This is an exceptionally well-preserved matte proof. When angled just so, a thin line of shininess can be seen above the top feather in the warbonnet, and another is faintly evident on the right side of the headband. Seldom seen and a worthwhile pursuit for the proof gold collector.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 289N, PCGS# 7963, GSID# 8625)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.13oz
Mintage: 117

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