1863-S $2.50 MS(PCGS#7799)

The Regency Auction 39

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

53

等级

MS61

价格

115,097

详细说明

FROM THE BIGMO CIVIL WAR COLLECTION The mintage of quarter eagles was very small in 1863, demand for this denomination must have been very low, because the Philadelphia mint only struck Proof specimens for collectors; in San Francisco, there were 10,800 struck for circulation. Today, perhaps 70-80 examples survive in all grades. In Mint State, PCGS has just five coins graded, three in MS61 and one in MS64 and MS64+ (which PCGS CoinFacts says is the same coin). David Akers's reference and the Garrett and Guth Encyclopedia both note how RARE, but totally underrated, this date is. The present coin is exceptionally lustrous and bold, with a stunning brilliance. Well struck and nicely preserved, this coin has no wear or friction anywhere, and is truly Mint State, not a high end slider that "just made it." A few ancient ticks account for the grade assigned by PCGS. This one has a tiny mint made flaw by the I in UNITED and a minor mark on the reverse rim at 7:00 that will help identify this coin for posterity. A marvelous opportunity for the advanced gold coin collector. The single finest known is the Elmer Sears; John H. Clapp; Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection coin which is currently graded MS64+ and last sold as a PCGS MS64 in the March 2006 ANR sale of the New York Connoisseur's Collection. The Harry Bass coin, graded AU58 in November 2000 has not been sold in auction since. The California Brigade, made up of volunteer cavalry forces within the Pennsylvania battalion, provides instrumental support during Pickett’s Charge in the final moments of the Battle of Gettysburg. PCGS 3, NGC 5. The most recent example to sell in auction was graded by NGC and realized $17,038 in September 2016. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $18,500. The only PCGS MS61 to sell had no where near the amazing eye appeal of this coin and realized nearly $15,000 eight years ago. Clearly this coin is EXTREMELY RARE and a very important coin in this world class cabinet that can now be yours! Cert. Number 39222000 PCGS # 7799