1869 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle Pittman Collection PCGS PR64CAM

Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this 1869 Quarter Eagle is a beautifully preserved Proof example of the Liberty Head $2.50 gold series, certified NGC PR64 Cameo. With its deeply reflective fields and pleasing frosted design elements, this piece offers the strong visual contrast collectors seek in a true Cameo Proof, combining technical quality with impressive eye appeal. The 1869 date is especially desirable within the Proof gold series of the Reconstruction-era United States Mint, making this coin an important acquisition for advanced type collectors and specialists in 19th-century American gold coinage. The Liberty Head design by Christian Gobrecht is presented here with exceptional sharpness, showing Liberty’s coronet portrait in crisp detail, while the reverse eagle displays full definition across the shield, wings, and arrows. Rich golden color and mirrored surfaces enhance the overall presentation, giving the coin the refined and elegant appearance expected of a carefully struck Proof issue from Philadelphia. Proof Quarter Eagles from this period were struck in very limited numbers, primarily for collectors and important contemporary buyers, and surviving examples with attractive Cameo contrast are notably scarce. This NGC-certified PR64CAM example represents an excellent balance of rarity, preservation, and desirability, ideal for collectors seeking a premium representative of the type without advancing into the highest price tiers. Population data further supports its collectible status, with just 13 examples certified at this level and higher. That limited availability adds a meaningful layer of exclusivity for buyers assembling top-tier Proof gold sets, Liberty Head gold collections, or high-end type sets. Certification number: 1950557014 Bullet points: 1869 Quarter Eagle $2.50 Philadelphia Mint issue NGC graded PR64CAM Attractive Cameo contrast with mirrored fields and frosted devices Historic Liberty Head gold design by Christian Gobrecht Scarce Proof issue from the post-Civil War era Population of 13 graded at this level and higher Strong choice for advanced collectors, type set builders, and investors in rare U.S. gold coinage