1877 Twenty-Cent Piece. Proof-65 (NGC). OH.

An attractively original specimen displaying a gentle mottling of sandy-silver and olive-blue iridescence. Razor sharp striking detail is commensurate with the method of manufacture, but seldom do survivors of this Proof type display surfaces that are smooth enough to secure a full Gem rating from PCGS or NGC. Reflectivity in the fields is more pronounced on the reverse, and it forms a nice backdrop to softly frosted motifs. Introduced in 1875, by the following year the twenty-cent piece had already proved a failure in commerce. As such, the Mint suspended circulation production in 1876, although Proof coinage for collectors continued through 1878. With only 510 coins struck, the Proof-only 1877 is the rarest date in this series. Far finer than the typical survivor in the Proof-60 to Proof-64 grade range, this premium quality Gem Proof specimen is a real treat for the advanced collector.

PCGS# 5305. NGC ID: 27H4.

NGC Census: 23; 25 finer in this category (Proof-67 finest).

Estimate: $9000