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1856 Proof-65 PCGS.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins - Gold Start Price:42,500.00 USD Estimated At:125,000.00 USD
1856 Proof-65 PCGS.
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1856 Proof-65 PCGS.
This attractive Proof Liberty quarter eagle is a “gem” at many levels – the eye appeal is superb, the toning highlights are grand, and the overall aesthetics rank high in our eyes. This bold fiery orange specimen has fared well over the years, maintaining its dignity and quality throughout 161 years of no doubt prideful ownership. The lightly frosted motifs and richly mirrored fields form a modest contrast that was no doubt somewhat deeper before the lovely toning highlights settled in. Liberty’s portrait enjoys pale powder blue iridescence at her shoulder and lowest hair curls, while the reverse eagle is afire with deep orange toning that verges on crimson in a bold light. There is no paper trail for this date in Proof, and just how many were struck is anybody’s guess. We can tell you that PCGS has established two grading events for the date at Proof-65, as here, with no others seen, and opines “3 known?” while at NGC the Census is empty for Proofs of the date.

The call for Proofs prior to 1858 was nominal at best at the Mint though no doubt the usual “friends” of that venerable institution made their annual pilgrimage to pick up Proofs of various denominations; evidently quarter eagles were not very popular in 1856! The present Gem Proof rarity is absolutely one of the highlights of the present offering and will no doubt bring out the best of competitiveness at bidding time. If you’ve read this far we’ve piqued your interest, and we hope to see you at hammer time.

PCGS Population: 2; none in any lesser or finer grade.

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