1877 Twenty-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC.

1877 Twenty-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC.，Offered is a delightful example of an eagerly sought, key date in the twenty-cent series of 1875 to 1878. Fully struck devices exhibit a subtle satin texture that contrasts appreciably with mirrored fields. The appearance is close to what one might expect to see in a Cameo-designated specimen. Both sides are fully Choice in quality and display an even overlay of lovely champagne-pink iridescence.<p>Authorized by the Act of March 3, 1875, with production beginning that year at the Philadelphia, Carson City and San Francisco mints, by 1876 the writing was already on the wall for the twenty-cent piece. Never popular due its similarity in size and design to the contemporary Liberty Seated quarter, the final circulation strikes were delivered in 1876 at the Philadelphia and Carson City mints. Two additional Proof deliveries from Philadelphia in 1877 and 1878 closed out this denomination. With only 510 Proofs struck and no associated circulation strikes, the 1877 is the rarest <em>date</em> of the type. Premium quality for the assigned grade with strong eye appeal, the present near-Gem would make a lovely addition to an advanced type or date set.<p><p><p>，From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. Earlier from our (Stacks) sale of the Northern Bay Collection, Part II, March 2006, lot 4531.，