Liberty Quarter Eagles
1898 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS Secure. The fields show a slight orange-peel texture, while blended hues of honey-gold and lavender coalesce over impeccably preserved surfaces. A full strike is readily apparent on the stars, curls, and the eagle. An interesting die crack runs from the rim to the left serif of the U in UNITED and the claw. One tick on the chin merits mention. Population: 46 in 66 (2 in 66+), 12 finer (11/16).