1865 25C PR67+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. Briggs 3-B....

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1865 Quarter, PR67+ Deep Cameo
The Stunning Sole Finest Known
CAC-Approved Quality

1865 25C PR67+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. Briggs 3-B. This is unequivocally the sole finest Deep Cameo proof 1865 Seated Liberty quarter. NGC lists a single PR67 Ultra Cameo coin in the same numeric grade, but it lacks a Plus designation. A group of three or four PR66-PR66+ Deep Cameo coins at PCGS are the only other pieces that approach this coin's remarkable quality.
Deep or Ultra Cameo examples of the 1865 proof quarter are rare in all grades, which further heightens the appeal of the current piece. PCGS lists just 11 Deep Cameo submissions, and NGC reports merely five. Most of these coins are in PR64 or PR65, as is demonstrated not only by certification reports but also auction appearances. Our Permanent Auction Archives show we have handled 16 prior appearances of a Deep or Ultra Cameo 1865 proof, with 13 of those offerings being in PR64 or PR65. Thus, the current offering represents a truly remarkable opportunity for the advanced Registry or type collector.
The profound Deep Cameo contrast is immediately apparent on both sides when the coin is held in-hand, complemented by near-brilliant surfaces that produce a strong white-and-black appearance. A slight champagne tinge on each side adds a touch of warmth overall. Boldly struck motifs enjoy untouched, mint-fresh luster, while the fields are so well mirrored that they could compete with those of modern Mint proof coinage. The high quality within the grade is confirmed by CAC. The original buyer of this coin as part of a silver proof set in 1865 must have been deeply pleased with its quality, thus creating the collector care that ensured the coin's survival to today in nearly perfect condition. A finer or even comparable 1865 proof does not exist. This coin is pictured on PCGS CoinFacts. PCGS Population: 1 in 67 (1 in 67+) Deep Cameo, 0 finer (3/26). CAC: 1 in 67, 0 finer (3/26).
Ex: BigMo Civil War Collection (Legend, 7/2020), lot 8; MW Collection (PCGS Set Registry).(Registry values: P3)
Selections from The Black Cat Collection, Part II.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23WT, PCGS# 95561, Greysheet# 5305)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 6.22 grams
ASW: 0.20oz
Mintage: 500

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