1876 $2 1/2

Description

Exceptional Cameo Proof 1876 Quarter Eagle

1876 $2 1/2 PR 65 PCGS. Like the gold dollar, 45 proof quarter eagles were struck in 1876. And also like the gold dollar, very few business strikes were produced--only 4,176 pieces in fact. Both Breen and Taglione suggest that perhaps as many as 24 proofs survive today in all grades. In order to distinguish proofs from singly struck business strikes, one must examine the profile of Liberty. On business strikes, there is a raised bar (from foreign matter adhering to the hub when the obverse die was sunk from it) at the neck next to the jaw on business strikes, but proofs lack this feature.
This is a beautiful, deeply mirrored proof that has sharply contrasted, frosted devices. The coin has a pronounced reddish tinge overall with a dash of lilac on the face of Liberty.
Sold on behalf of the Wilkins Foundation.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 287X, PCGS# 7902, GSID# 8507)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 45

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.

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