1850-O 25C MS(PCGS#5416)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

4127

等级

AU58

价格

16,102

详细说明

1850-O Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 2-C. AU-58 (PCGS). This visually engaging piece exhibits mottled olive and reddish-russet iridescence to an otherwise brilliant obverse. The more boldly patinated reverse is dressed in rich mauve-gray and olive-blue. Sharply struck for this challenging issue, especially on the latter side, with plenty of luster remaining. The Louisiana branch mint managed one final high mintage quarter issue in 1850, before production fell off markedly in 1851 and 1852 due to the effects of the California Gold Rush. The mintage was 412,000 pieces, in keeping with the standards of New Orleans Mint quarter production throughout much of the 1840s. Attrition for the 1850-O was unusually high, however, for not only were many examples worn out and/or lost in circulation, but many were also likely melted for their precious metal content during the run up in silver prices on the world market during the early 1850s. Premium AU survivors such as this are elusive, while in Mint State the 1850-O is a significant rarity. Provenance: From the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911. To view all items from the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911 click here. To view supplemental information pertaining to the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911 click here. PCGS# 5416. NGC ID: 23T5. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.