This Superb Gem 1905 is a strong candidate for inclusion in the ultimate gold type set. It is a pristine beauty with both sides drenched in satiny luster and warm orange-gold patina. The strike is razor sharp throughout, and the visual appearance is breathtaking. This is a true condition rarity among Liberty quarter eagles, not only for the 1905 date, but for the type as a whole. In fact, PCGS has certified just 12 Liberty quarter eagles of all dates as MS-68, with not a single example graded higher. The 12 MS-68s include the following coins: 1848 CAL.; 1857; 1894; 1897; 1901; 1904; (3) 1905; (2) 1906; and 1907. One of the longest running types in U.S. coinage history, the Liberty quarter eagle was produced without major design modification for a staggering 68 years. Making its debut in 1840 with deliveries from the Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega and New Orleans mints, this type was designed by Christian Gobrecht and based very closely on his Liberty eagle and half eagle designs introduced in 1838 and 1839, respectively. Given its longevity, it is not surprising that the Liberty quarter eagle series boasts numerous rare issues and important varieties, among which are the 1848 CAL., 1854-S, 1856-D, 1864, 1865 and 1875. Proofs are universally rare, with those struck during and prior to the Civil War seldom encountered. Assembling even a partial set of Liberty quarter eagles in Proof or circulation strike format is a major challenge, and many collectors chose simply to add a single example of this design to a type set of classic U.S. Mint gold coinage. ， Est. $15,000-$25,000
