1880 $2 1/2 PR63 NGC. CAC....

Description

1880 Liberty Quarter Eagle, PR63
Only 36 Examples Struck

1880 $2 1/2 PR63 NGC. CAC. Only 36 proof Liberty quarter eagles were struck in 1880, all struck from a single pair of dies (the reverse die had been used to strike proofs every year since 1877). This was the last year when gold proofs were only offered in sets. Unfortunately, the survival rate was fairly low and John Dannreuther estimates the surviving population at 14-18 examples in all grades. Specimens appear at auction about once every two years, on average.

The present coin is an attractive Select proof, with sharply detailed design elements throughout. The pleasing lemon-yellow surfaces include deeply reflective fields. A few minor marks and hairlines limit the grade. The reverse exhibits a wire rim around parts of the circumference. Overall eye appeal is outstanding. Census: 4 in 63, 9 finer. CAC: 2 in 63, 3 finer (12/18).(Registry values: P4)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2883, PCGS# 7906, GSID# 8519)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 36

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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