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1868 $2 1/2 PR65 Cameo NGC.

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1868 $2 1/2 PR65 Cameo NGC.
1868 $2 1/2 PR65 Cameo NGC. A glittering Gem with obvious Cameo contrast and a seemingly full strike. A wispy lintmark (as struck) journeys across the right edge of the E in UNITED to the rim, which is mentioned solely as a pedigree marker for future auction appearances. Walter Breen mentions in his Encyclopedia that proofs were struck of this date on February 20. Although the proof status of this specimen is obvious at a glance, it does meet Breen's diagnostic for the issue, which is the absence of two die lumps on Liberty's neck that are present on business strikes of the year. Proof 1868 Quarter Eagles are very rare. A mere 25 pieces were struck, and NGC has certified only five pieces in all grades. The present Gem is the single highest graded by NGC, while the finest certified by PCGS is also a solitary PR65 Cameo. Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.