1896 $2 1/2 PR67+ Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-1, High R.4....

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1896 Quarter Eagle, PR67+ Deep Cameo
Dramatic Field-Device Contrast

1896 $2 1/2 PR67+ Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-1, High R.4. Ex: Simpson. The Philadelphia Mint struck a fairly generous mintage of 132 proof Liberty quarter eagles in 1896, to accompany a small business-strike production of 19,070 pieces. A single pair of dies was used to strike all the proofs. The obverse proof die shows a small die lump on the rim, southeast of the date, and another on the bust truncation, between the two lowest strands of hair. The reverse exhibits a spike through the dentil above the T in UNITED. These diagnostics make it possible to distinguish proofs from prooflike business strikes. John Dannreuther estimates the surviving population at 65-80 examples in all grades. This Plus-graded Superb Gem exhibits sharply detailed, frosty design elements that contrast boldly with the deeply mirrored fields. The virtually flawless orange-gold surfaces add to the outstanding eye appeal. This coin is pictured on PCGS CoinFacts. Population: 7 in 67 (3 in 67+) Deep Cameo, 2 finer (11/23).(Registry values: P2)
Important Selections from The Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part XI.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 288K, PCGS# 97922, Greysheet# 8569)

Weight: 4.18 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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