1874 Liberty Seated Quarter. Arrows. Proof-65+ (PCGS).

Beautifully toned surfaces exhibit intermingled highlights of iridescent cobalt blue and rose-apricot to dominant olive-copper patina. Fully struck, as befits the method of manufacture, with watery reflectivity evident in the fields as the coin dips into a light. From a mintage of 700 Proofs and one of just two issues of the Arrows, Motto Liberty Seated quarter design type of 1873 to 1874. Survivors in all grades are at least scarce, while at the premium Gem grade level, as here, the Proof 1874 is rare.

PCGS# 5575. NGC ID: 23XS.

PCGS Population: 3; 29 finer in this category (Proof-67+ finest).

Estimate: $ 4000