Proof Strike Proof Strike

Proof Strike

Designed by: Christian Gobrecht
Issue Dates: 1840-1907
Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper
Diameter: 18 mm
Weight: 4.18 grams (64.50 grains)
Edge: Reeded
Proof Mintage: 4,232 (estimated)

While a tiny handful of Proof Liberty quarter eagles were struck prior to 1858, all are extraordinarily rare with fewer than five pieces known of most dates. The Mint kept no records of their early Proof coinage, and prior to 1858 when direct sales to collectors began, Proofs were made selectively, and distributed to either foreign dignitaries, government officials or collectors with connections to the Mint.

Up until about 1880, production was typically quite low, with most dates having an original mintage of anywhere from 20 to 35 pieces. Starting in 1880, mintages steadily climbed and by the 1890s, production was regularly topping 100 pieces annually. By 1900, the 200 mark had been reached, and most dates through the end of production in 1907 had mintages in the 150-200 coin range.

As stated above, the pre-1858 issues are all quite rare, and certified populations are all in the low single-digits. After that point, availability improves with most dates through the mid 1870s having survivor estimates in the 15-to-25-coin range. From the late 1870s through about 1890, roughly 35-50 are known of each date and 50 to around 70 are known of most dates in the early 1890s. After about 1896, the number extant rises sharply, and most dates through 1907 can boast of at least 100 to 125 survivors, occasionally more.

Cameos and Deep/Ultra Cameos are fairly plentiful, with that characteristic designated on about 40% of the graded coins by PCGS and nearly three quarters of NGC’s coins. After 1902 though, this attribute is less frequently seen, though towards the end of the period, it again is sometimes seen.

Liberty quarter eagles (along with gold dollars) are among the more affordable Proof gold coins. While no Proof gold can be called “inexpensive”, Choice PR-63 and 64 coins can be acquired in the mid to upper four-figure range and Gem PR-65 and 66s can be found in the very low five-figure range. Even Superb PR-67 coins won’t break the bank of collectors with some disposable income, usually selling in the $30K to $50K range – certainly not cheap, but affordable to some.

1841 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1841 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 20
Obverse Text:

1841 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1845 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1845 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 4
Obverse Text:

1845 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1846 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1846 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 4
Obverse Text:

1846 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1848 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1848 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 5
Obverse Text:

1848 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1856 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1856 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 4
Obverse Text:

1856 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1857 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1857 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 5
Obverse Text:

1857 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1858 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1858 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 8
Obverse Text:

1858 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1859 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1859 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Variety: Old Reverse
Proof Mintage: 80 For All Types
Obverse Text:

1859 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1859 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1859 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Variety: New Reverse
Proof Mintage: 80 For All Types
Obverse Text:

1859 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1860 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1860 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 112
Obverse Text:

1860 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 90
Obverse Text:

1861 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1862 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1862 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 35
Obverse Text:

1862 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1863 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1863 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 30
Obverse Text:

1863 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1864 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1864 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 50
Obverse Text:

1864 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1865 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1865 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 25
Obverse Text:

1865 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1866 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1866 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 30
Obverse Text:

1866 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1867 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1867 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 50
Obverse Text:

1867 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1868 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1868 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 25
Obverse Text:

1868 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1869 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1869 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 25
Obverse Text:

1869 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1870 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1870 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 35
Obverse Text:

1870 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1871 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1871 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 30
Obverse Text:

1871 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1872 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1872 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 30
Obverse Text:

1872 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1873 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1873 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 25
Obverse Text:

1873 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1874 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1874 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 20
Obverse Text:

1874 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1875 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1875 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 20
Obverse Text:

1875 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1876 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1876 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 45
Obverse Text:

1876 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1877 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1877 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 20
Obverse Text:

1877 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1878 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1878 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 20
Obverse Text:

1878 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 30
Obverse Text:

1879 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1880 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1880 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 36
Obverse Text:

1880 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1881 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1881 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 51
Obverse Text:

1881 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1882 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1882 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 67
Obverse Text:

1882 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1883 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1883 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 82
Obverse Text:

1883 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1884 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1884 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 73
Obverse Text:

1884 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1885 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1885 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 87
Obverse Text:

1885 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1886 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1886 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 88
Obverse Text:

1886 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1887 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1887 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 122
Obverse Text:

1887 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1888 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1888 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 97
Obverse Text:

1888 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1889 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1889 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 48
Obverse Text:

1889 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1890 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1890 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 93
Obverse Text:

1890 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1891 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1891 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 80
Obverse Text:

1891 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1892 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1892 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 105
Obverse Text:

1892 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1893 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1893 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 106
Obverse Text:

1893 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1894 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1894 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 122
Obverse Text:

1894 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1895 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1895 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 119
Obverse Text:

1895 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1896 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1896 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 132
Obverse Text:

1896 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1897 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1897 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 136
Obverse Text:

1897 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1898 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1898 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 165
Obverse Text:

1898 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1899 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1899 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 150
Obverse Text:

1899 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1900 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1900 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 205
Obverse Text:

1900 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1901 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1901 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 223
Obverse Text:

1901 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1902 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1902 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 193
Obverse Text:

1902 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1903 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1903 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 197
Obverse Text:

1903 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1904 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1904 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 170
Obverse Text:

1904 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1905 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1905 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 144
Obverse Text:

1905 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1906 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1906 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 160
Obverse Text:

1906 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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1907 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
1907 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 154
Obverse Text:

1907 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 ½ D.

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