1880 $2.50, CAM PR(PCGS#87906)

1880 $2.50, CAM PR (PCGS#87906)

Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Lot Description: An important and beautiful Cameo Proof survivor of this highly elusive date in the Liberty Head quarter eagle series. Fully struck with a bold satin texture, the devices float atop deep pools of reflectivity in the fields. Warm, even orange-rose color paints both sides and complements the solid technical quality.<p>The 1880 is one of the most coveted dates in the Liberty Head quarter eagle series. The Philadelphia Mint issued a mere 36 Proofs and 2,960 circulation strikes, and none were produced by any of the branch mints. Survivors of the Proof issue, in particular, are of the utmost rarity and desirability in today's market. For these special strikes, represented here, survival estimates range from just 14 to 25 pieces. When we further consider that this issue faces heightened pressure from date collectors given the scarcity of circulation strikes, the Proof 1880 is particularly rare from a market availability standpoint. Indeed, this piece represents the first example we have handled over the past 20 or so years, during which time we have offered many 1879 Flowing Hair $4 gold Stellas. This offering is a significant opportunity for the advanced collector of classic Proof gold coinage which may not arise again for many years.