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Lot 329
1871. PCGS graded
Proof 65 Cameo. Stunning and vibrant blue and gold toning here, primarily
on the obverse in well organized peripheral rings. An early strike as the dies
were very well frosted when this one was coined, hence it has been awarded the
coveted "Cameo" designation by PCGS. These Cameo and Deep Cameo proofs are very
rare, for example, PCGS has graded 4 as Cameo and as single coin as Deep Cameo
for 1871 quarters (5 in all), and 118 other regular proofs without this
designation, to give the collector some idea of who rare these truly are. As to
the Population Report, this is the finest of the 4 Cameos graded and alone at
the top in the 65 grade. For the regular proof quarters of this date, 7 have
been graded as PR-65, with 5 graded higher, all PR-66. Certainly one of the
finest known of the date, and with such delightful toning it would be hard to
imagine a more desirable example. The fields are very well mirrored, although
we note a trace of die rust below the left wing of the eagle. Likely from long
storage in a Wayte Raymond album, as toning this rich is seldom found at all,
and never from any type of quick application! A gem for the connoisseur.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
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