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Description

Choice Proof 1905 Quarter Eagle

1905 $2 1/2 PR64 NGC. Ex: Pittman. Formerly offered in Pittman II and described in part as, "144 Proofs minted. Moderate hairlines on the obverse...Attractive medium gold color with a slight copper tint. Very sharply struck with a square edge. There is a light haze on the coin, especially on the reverse."
Ex: Pittman II (Akers, 5/98), lot 1867, where it realized $5,500; purchased privately by JJP from Numismatic Gallery in June 1948 for $14.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 288V, PCGS# 7931, GSID# 8594)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 144


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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 2001
8th-11th Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 326
Sold on Aug 10, 2001 for: $5,750.00
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