1867 $2 1/2 JD-1, High R.6, PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS....

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1867 Quarter Eagle, PR67 Deep Cameo
Exceptional Field/Device Contrast
Tied for Finest Certified

1867 $2 1/2 JD-1, High R.6, PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. The Philadelphia Mint struck a relatively generous mintage of 50 proof Liberty quarter eagles for collectors in 1867, along with a meager business-strike production of 3,200 pieces. The proofs were delivered in two batches of 25 coins each, the first on March 25 and the second on July 2. A single die pair was used to strike all the proofs. The 1 in the date is closer to the bust on the proofs than on the business strikes, making it possible to differentiate between the formats. This was the only use of the obverse die, but the reverse was used previously to strike proofs in 1866. Despite the larger-than-average mintage, the 1867 proof quarter eagle is just as rare as the proofs of earlier years that had half the production totals. It is likely that many examples went unsold and were melted after the end of the year. John Dannreuther estimates the surviving population at 14-16 examples in all grades today. High-grade business strikes are also rare, putting significant date pressure on the small supply of proofs.

This spectacular Superb Gem is tied with one other coin at PCGS for finest-certified honors (5/25). The design elements exhibit razor-sharp definition throughout, with full radials on all the star centers and fine detail on the eagle's feathers. The virtually flawless orange-gold surfaces include deeply mirrored fields that create intense Deep Cameo contrast with the richly frosted devices. 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 67 Deep Cameo, 0 finer (6/25).

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 106346, Base PCGS# 97893)

Weight: 4.18 grams

Metal: Gold

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