Lot 757
1890 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67. Quality takes a huge leap up here, as the devices are deeply frosted and this coin will probably be resubmitted to obtain a "cameo" designation. As to the surfaces, they are superb, nary a mark or hairline to be found. In the color department, this one is beautiful, with rich golden hues around the base near the date, and deeper blue and gold around the reverse periphery. Liberty and the eagle truly jump off the mirror fields because of the abundance of frost. Although proof mintage dropped to 590 in 1890, PCGS has seen a number of gems, with 18 in the PR-67 category, and even 2 graded higher. Hardly common, and we still expect this one to be a highlight in this memorable collection of proof seated quarters. Throw away the price lists if you want this one, once it sells you may not see it again for another 56 years.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on August 17, 1944 as part of a set of Proof quarters from 1858 to 1915 for $235.00.
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| Realized $14,950 |
