U.S. Coins
Gold Coinage
$2.50 Liberty Gold (Proof)
1863 $2 1/2 NGC/CAC Proof 67 UCAM
1863 $2 1/2 NGC/CAC Proof 67 UCAM
Proof-Only Classic Rarity
Eye Appeal:
Degree of Toning:
1/10
DLRC Inventory #: 1283067
Item Description:
A classic rarity as a proof-only issue, the 1863 Proof Quarter Eagle hails from a mintage of just 30 pieces, far less than the popular 1848 Cal. or the 1854-S issues (mintage of 1,389 and 246 respectively). In addition, many, perhaps as many as half according to research went unsold by the mint and were melted as a result. Of this estimate of 15 survivors, 2 reside in the Smithsonian collection. Thus, the rare issue is even scarcer than most would expect. This amazing example is the finest graded by either service and is truly high-end for the grade. A true treasure of numismatics, it ranks as #88 in the book "100 Greatest US Coins" by Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth.According to our research, this example has never appeared for sale publicly in auction and we are proud to present it as one of our favorite offerings to handle in recent years. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal. CAC approved for quality.
DLRC Related Auction Data:
Title
Realized
Date Sold
1863 $2 1/2 NGC Proof 64 Ultra Cameo
$62,500.00
7/21/04
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Catalog Details:
PCGS #: 97889 ()
Catalog: U.S. Coins
Category: Gold Coinage
Series: $2.50 Liberty Gold (Proof)
Type: Liberty head
Years for Type: 1839-1907
Strike: Proof
Denomination: Gold quarter eagle
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
Weight: 4.18g
Edge Type: Reeded
Mintage: 30
Degree of Toning: 1/10
DLRC Inventory #: 1283067
Item Description:
A classic rarity as a proof-only issue, the 1863 Proof Quarter Eagle hails from a mintage of just 30 pieces, far less than the popular 1848 Cal. or the 1854-S issues (mintage of 1,389 and 246 respectively). In addition, many, perhaps as many as half according to research went unsold by the mint and were melted as a result. Of this estimate of 15 survivors, 2 reside in the Smithsonian collection. Thus, the rare issue is even scarcer than most would expect. This amazing example is the finest graded by either service and is truly high-end for the grade. A true treasure of numismatics, it ranks as #88 in the book "100 Greatest US Coins" by Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth.According to our research, this example has never appeared for sale publicly in auction and we are proud to present it as one of our favorite offerings to handle in recent years. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal. CAC approved for quality.
DLRC Related Auction Data:
Title |
Realized |
Date Sold |
|---|---|---|
1863 $2 1/2 NGC Proof 64 Ultra Cameo |
$62,500.00 |
7/21/04 |
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PCGS #: 97889 ()
Catalog: U.S. Coins
Category: Gold Coinage
Series: $2.50 Liberty Gold (Proof)
Type: Liberty head
Years for Type: 1839-1907
Strike: Proof
Denomination: Gold quarter eagle
Catalog: U.S. Coins
Category: Gold Coinage
Series: $2.50 Liberty Gold (Proof)
Type: Liberty head
Years for Type: 1839-1907
Strike: Proof
Denomination: Gold quarter eagle
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
Weight: 4.18g
Edge Type: Reeded
Mintage: 30
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
Weight: 4.18g
Edge Type: Reeded
Mintage: 30