Regency Auction 29

THE REGENCY AUCTION 29
LOT 298
$2.50 1888 PCGS PR66 CAM CAC
The FINEST CAMEO graded at PCGS, and one of the
highest numerically graded 1888 Proof quarter eagle that
exists. We are proud to offer this numismatic treasure, a
coin that is bound to excite any serious collector.
Deeply mirrored fields gleam with a bold and highly
desirable orange peel effect. Even at arm’s length, the
facets of the textured surfaces glimmer, glint, and gleam
from all over. The razor sharp devices show a delicate
frostiness that stands out in stark contrast with the
surrounding mirrors. Clearly a coin that comes from an old
holding, the surfaces show a touch of iridescent haze over
the rich orange-gold patina attesting to the originality. A
strong glass reveals no serious marks of any kind; this coin
really is a delight to behold and look at. You will have a
hard time putting this coin down.
Only 92 Proofs were struck, perhaps 35-45 examples
survive for collectors today. PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1.
There is only one PR67 CAM at NGC, which does not
appear to be this coin. There is one PR66 (no mention of
designation) at PCGS, that has not sold in 15 years. In
PR66 DCAM, PCGS has graded 3 and one in 67 DCAM
(none of these have ever sold in auction). The only relevant
APRs we can find are as follows: PCGS PR65+ CAM
CAC that sold in the November 2010 Stack’s Sale of the
W.C. Carson Collection, which realized $27,600 and the
aforementioned NGC PR67 CAM that brought $39,950
in May 2016 (a weaker market). The current PCGS Price
Guide value is listed at $50,000 and we can see this one
selling for a level near that when the gavel finally drops. A
real prize for the advanced collector, this GEM Proof $2.50
will be a highlight in any collection it graces.
PCGS# 87914 | ESTIMATE: $35,000+
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