1829 $2.50 MS(PCGS#7669)

The Regency Auction 49

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

279

等级

MS64

价格

486,325

详细说明

FROM CODY'S COLLECTION Like all the early quarter eagle dates, the 1829 had a paltry mintage of only 3,403 of which John Dannreuther estimates a survival of 70-90 pieces, all of the BD-1 die marriage. This date marks an important transition in the history of the United States mint. Prior to 1829, coins were struck on an open collar press which did not allow for uniform diameters. In 1829, the mint installed new closed collar presses, and the diameter of the quarter eagle and half eagle became noticeably smaller. To fit these new presses, the design, originally prepared by John Reich in 1821 was slightly modified by William Kneass to fit the new dies. This is a wonderful near-GEM example and a Condition Census piece, among the 10 FINEST graded by PCGS. Bold and brilliant golden luster blooms vividly on both sides. There is a flashy semi-reflective texture on in the fields and the design elements are sharp with a nice frost. Aside from a couple of very widely spaced little ticks and giggles, the surfaces are sleek, smooth, and ultra clean. This is a truly beautiful example of this RARE date and type! PCGS 5, NGC 7, CAC 2. This coin made its last auction appearance in August 2016, a weak point in the market, realizing $51,700. More recently we sold the Coronet Collection coin, which is the other CAC (a PCGS MS64+) in October 2019 for $76,375. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $57,500 and the CAC CPG value is $66,000. Just five are graded finer, including the MS64+ mentioned above. Do not let this important opportunity pass you by! Cert. Number 80502152 PCGS # 7669