1902 $2 1/2 PR65 NGC....

Description

Gem Proof 1902 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Bright Reflective Surfaces

1902 $2 1/2 PR65 NGC. The Philadelphia Mint changed production methods for proof coins in 1902, polishing the dies so the devices were as reflective as the fields on most specimens seen. Collectors missed the cameo devices of earlier years, but proof sets remained popular until the matte proof designs were introduced later in the decade. A fairly large mintage of 193 Liberty Head quarter eagles was achieved in 1902, but most specimens seen today are in lower proof grades. At the Gem level, the issue is decidedly rare. To date, NGC has certified only 10 coins in PR65, with 11 finer; while PCGS has graded nine examples in PR65, with five finer (11/09).
The present coin features extraordinarily bright surfaces, with just the faintest hint of contrast when angled in the light. The surfaces are virtually perfect, with no apparent contact marks on either side. Overall eye appeal is tremendous.(Registry values: P1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 288S, PCGS# 7928, GSID# 8585)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Melt Value: $136.92
Gold Spot: $1,132/oz (01-07-2010)
Mintage: 193

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