2001-S Vermont Statehood Quarter PCGS Proof 70 Deep Cameo
A 2001-S Vermont Statehood Quarter that has been certified by PCGS at Proof 70 Deep Cameo. As of this listing only 522 of these twenty five cent pieces have been good enough to earn the distinction of a perfect 70 grade by PCGS. Vermont became the 14th state in 1791 becoming the first state admitted to the newly formed Union after the first 13 colonies broke away from England. The design on their quarter features sugar making, before the advent of cane sugar, the colonies depended greatly on Vermont for its sugar and syrups. In the background is Camel's Hump mountain, one of the highest peaks in the state, which also portrays the importance of the ski industry to the state. This coin is of course, silver in color, but modern proofs, even though among the most beautiful of the coins, with their glossy surfaces reflect all of the light giving them the black color when photographed. Rest assured that the coin you purchase will look great, it has to since it is in a PCGS 70 holder. Brandywine General Store has more than one of these 2001-S certified PCGS PR70DCAM Vermont Statehood quarters available for sale, so you might receive a different PCGS certification number. This coin, due to it's premium quality, will make an excellent addition to a Quarter PCGS registry set.