1911 $2.50 PR(PCGS#7960)

February 2026 Showcase Auction - The James A. Stack, Sr. Collection Part II

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

25154

Grade

PR64

Price

26,400

Lot Description

Handsome deep honey-orange surfaces exhibit a hint of pale rose and powder blue colors, as well as the distinct fine grain sandblast finish for which this scarce Proof quarter eagle issue is known. Close inspection reveals myriad sparkling facets to the texture, yet little in the way of detracting blemishes. Fully struck and solidly in the Choice category, this endearing specimen would make an impressive addition to an advanced gold cabinet.<p>The 1911 represents the Mint's return to the sandblast finish for Proof Indian quarter eagles after its brief experimentation with the satin (a.k.a. "Roman Gold") finish in 1909 and 1910. Only 191 pieces were produced, although it is a sign of the extreme rarity of the Proof Indian quarter eagle series as a whole that with upward of 120 coins believed extant, the 1911 is the most plentiful issue of the type after only the first year 1908. Given the scarcity of this issue when viewed in the wider context of today's numismatic market, however, offerings of attractive Proof 1911 quarter eagles such as this usually come around only once in a while.