1926-S 25C, FH MS(PCGS#5759)

The March 2013 Baltimore Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

2056

等级

MS66

价格

300,643

详细说明

1926-S Standing Liberty Quarter. MS-66+ FH (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder. The 1926-S quarter is a key date in all high grades, even at such levels as MS-60 to MS-63. In MS-66 with Full Head one might as well forget about it. Once again, the word <em>opportunity</em> is paramount. The 1926-S is notoriously weakly struck. Gems with flat head are rare enough, but when the desire is for a full head example, even in MS-63 or MS-64, it is virtually impossible to find one. As noted, in MS-66+ with the Secure Holder imprint and with CAC, here is a coin of which dreams are made. Stunning white luster is seen throughout with the faintest hint of gold around the edge. The level of preservation is astounding, with undiminished luster or surfaces that are as mark free as a collector could hope to find. Each of the three small leaves on Liberty's head are defined, as well as her skirt folds and the shield bosses save for the usual ethereal pair that seldom materialize even on these Full Head examples. A coin of exceptional quality that is certain to enhance the most advanced collection.<br /> <br /> The year 1926 saw the launch of the first liquid fueled rocket by Robert Goddard. Considering that scarcely a generation had passed since the invention of the automobile and the first engine powered flight by an airplane, things were certainly moving right along. The 20th century saw a great continuation of the marvelous scientific achievements of the 19th century, and people living in this&nbsp;period bore witness to staggering growth peppered with various wars and political upheaval. These were indeed interesting times.