1885 $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle PR-66+ DCAM PCGS CAC

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In 1885, the Philadelphia Mint produced an incredibly small run of proof Liberty Gold Quarter Eagles, striking a mere 87 of these delicate gold pieces. This remarkably low mintage makes the issue one of the most elusive and intriguing entries in the entire Liberty Gold series, representing a moment of extreme precision and limited production in American numismatic history. Crafted from 0.900 fine gold, the coin contains 0.1209 troy ounces of precious metal. The obverse features the classic profile of Liberty, her hair bound, wearing a coronet inscribed with the word LIBERTY. Directly below her portrait, the year 1885 is clearly struck. Because it was minted in Philadelphia, the coin bears no mintmark, leaving the focus entirely on the sharp details of the design. This specific specimen has survived in an extraordinary state of preservation, certified at the elite grade of Proof 66 Plus with Deep Cameo contrast (PR-66+ DCAM) and verified for its exceptional quality. The deep cameo designation highlights the intense contrast between the frosted design elements and the deeply mirrored fields, a visual feast that showcases the pinnacle of late nineteenth-century minting technology.