• Gold$4,075.70/ozup3.43%
  • Silver$52.37/ozup5.25%
  • Platinum$1,499.60/ozup4.87%
  • Palladium$999.50/ozup7.06%
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1895 $2 1/2

Lot 132

1895 $2 1/2

PCGS 64

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Grade
PCGS 64
Certificate
21380079
Denomination
$2 1/2
Year
1895
Series
Liberty Quarter Eagles
Metal
GOLD
Country

Description

# 1895 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin. ## PCGS MS-64 - A Rare and Desirable Pre-1900 Gold Issue. This exceptional 1895 Philadelphia Mint Quarter Eagle represents a significant opportunity for the discerning numismatist, offering a pristine example of one of the scarcest Liberty Head gold issues of the late 19th century. Struck with only 6,000 pieces produced, this *PCGS MS-64* specimen showcases remarkable preservation and historical significance. The coin exhibits the classic Christian Gobrecht design, featuring a beautifully detailed Liberty Head obverse with intricate hair details and sharp mint luster. Its 90% gold composition and precise *18mm diameter* reflect the exceptional minting standards of the Philadelphia Mint during this era. With a population of just 46 total graded examples, and merely 40 in higher grades, this coin represents a truly rare numismatic treasure. Technical Specifications: - *Denomination*: $2.50 Quarter Eagle. - Mint: Philadelphia. - *Composition*: 90% Gold, 10% Copper. - Weight: 4.18 grams. - *Edge*: Reeded. - Graded: PCGS MS-64. - *Certificate*: 21380079. Highly sought by specialized gold coin collectors, this 1895 quarter eagle is particularly notable as the last truly scarce Liberty Head quarter eagle date. Its exceptional state of preservation, combined with its extreme mintage rarity, makes this an extraordinary addition to any advanced numismatic collection. Provenance and Condition Notes: Exceptional mint state preservation with minimal marks, displaying original luster and sharp strike characteristics typical of the finest known specimens of this challenging date.