1884 $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle PR-65 Cameo PCGS

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In 1884, the Philadelphia Mint produced a mere 73 proof specimens of the Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle. This incredibly low production makes any surviving example a true marvel of nineteenth-century American numismatics. Struck in 0.900 fine gold with a metal content of 0.1209 troy ounces, this specific coin has been certified in PR-65 Cameo condition, highlighting the intense contrast between its frosted design elements and mirrored fields. The obverse features the classic Liberty design, wearing a coronet inscribed with the word LIBERTY, positioned above the date 1884. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle surrounded by the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the denomination 2 1/2 D. Because it was struck at the main mint facility in Philadelphia, it bears no mintmark, standing as a pristine testament to the high-quality craftsmanship of the era.