1869 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-65 (PCGS).;This richly original Gem Proof quarter is sharply struck throughout with uncommonly smooth surfaces on both sides. The reverse is boldly and vividly toned in a blend of antique gold, steel-blue and antique copper shades. On the obverse we note dominant copper-gray patina with lighter pewter gray highlights around the top of Libertys portrait. Survivors from this 600-piece Proof issue are rare at and above the Proof-65 level, as here.;From our (Stacks) sale of the S.S. Forrest, Jr. Collection, September 1972, part of lot 872.