1896 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Proof-67+ Ultra Cameo (NGC).，This is a simply outstanding example of the Liberty Head quarter eagle in Proof format. Fully defined, softly frosted devices appear to float atop deep pools of reflectivity in the fields. The entire package is dressed in vivid medium gold patina that further enhances already memorable eye appeal. Silky smooth in appearance, and virtually pristine, it is difficult for us to imagine a more technically sound or aesthetically appealing example of either the type or issue.<p>Along with the 1897 and 1898, the 1896 is the most consistently well produced and attractive Proof issue in the Liberty Head quarter eagle series. As such, survivors from this 132-piece issue enjoy particularly strong demand for specimen gold type purposes. This is also one of the more frequently encountered issues of its type, although we caution bidders that with no more than 100 coins believed extant the 1896 is understandably rare when viewed in the wider context of U.S. numismatics. With the outstanding quality offered here the Proof 1896 is exceedingly rare, this lovely Superb Gem solidly within the Condition Census among the examples known to PCGS and NGC.，，
