1910 Indian Quarter Eagle. Proof-65 (NGC).

1910 Indian Quarter Eagle. Proof-65 (NGC).，This gorgeous Gem Proof quarter eagle is a very nice representative of Bela Lyons Pratts Indian quarter eagle in Satin Proof format. Vivid medium gold surfaces are silky smooth and support a razor sharp strike to even the most intricate design features. The bright and satiny finish adds to the appeal of this lovely example.<p>The 1910 is the second of only two Satin Proof issues in the Indian quarter eagle series, this finish introduced in 1909 in an effort to improve sales to contemporary collectors who did not like the Sandblast Proofs of 1908. In the end the new format proved just as unpopular (not easy to understand today, for the Satin Proof finish is widely admired now), and the Mint returning to a modified version of the Sandblast finish in 1911, which continued in use with subtle texture changes through the series conclusion in 1915.<p>The reported mintage of 682 pieces for the Proof 1910 bears no relation to the rarity of examples in todays market. With 150 to 200 coins extant either the majority of pieces produced were melted as unsold or the reported mintage is incorrect. Despite the scarcity of examples in an absolute sense, the 1910 is one of the more available Proof Indian quarter eagles and the present Gem is an ideal candidate for an advanced gold type set.，From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. Earlier from Ira & Larry Goldbergs Pre-Long Beach Auction September 2006, lot 1841; via Stacks.，