1898 Barber Quarter. Proof-68 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC. An absolutely stunning example that matches superior eye appeal with flawless surfaces. The obverse is brilliant apart from honey-bronze iridescence at the rims, while the reverse boasts delicate peach and gold shades. Field to device contrast is as sharp as one should expect in an example of this uncommonly well produced Proof Barber quarter issue, and the surfaces are virtually pristine without so much as a single trivial blemish in evidence. An old friend of our firm that we last offered in 2014. Since that time, it has earned a coveted green sticker from CAC. <p><p>The total mintage was 735 pieces for this date in Proof. Perhaps ten to fifteen percent of these display the Deep Cameo contrast. Considering this fact, and the towering grade awarded, there simply cant be more than a handful that can offer these combined and most desirable attributes. With only 4 finer at PCGS, this is surely one of the most desirable survivors.
