1857 25C J-188, BN PR(PCGS#11825)

1857 25C J-188, BN PR (PCGS#11825)

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详细说明: A truly fascinating pattern quarter. The obverse is the regular issue die, paired with what is suggested to be a setup reverse die, that is just the legends UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and QUAR. DOL. The letter punches are those of Anthony Paquet. Struck in copper with a reeded edge, it is estimated to be Rarity-7, and there are about four known, of which, this is tied for FINEST graded. Rich chocolate brown toning graces both sides and the surfaces are generally evenly toned. Well struck on the obverse. The reverse has a couple of flecks which help serve as pedigree markers. Ex. Superior's sale of the Walter Lee Crouch Collection, June 1977, lot 391; Bowers and Ruddy's sale of the William R. Sieck Collection, July 1981, lot 127; Stack's Sale of the Albert Savage Collection, October 1997, lot 947; Heritage's sale of the William Rau Collection, April 2018, lot 4484; Heritage's FUN 2020 Auction, lot 5858. PCGS 2, NGC 1, This coin most recently sold for $5,760, and prior to that, it sold for $9,000 as part of the Rau Collection. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $9,000. Bound for a SUPERB set of patterns, we think this piece is really neat and likely irreplaceable. Good luck. Cert. Number 41024343 PCGS # 11825.00