1818 25C MS(PCGS#5322)

1818 25C MS (PCGS#5322)

The January 2013 Americana Sale

详细说明: 1818 Capped Bust Quarter. B-3. Rarity-3. MS-66 (NGC). Outstanding quality for the connoisseur as these early quarters are so seldom found in Gem grades that virtually all are Condition Census pieces (top six of the variety). This early quarter is of such incredible quality that both date and major variety collectors will be dazzled by its charms. Virtually free of toning, with hints of golden-gray accents the only traces seen with silver surfaces dominating both sides. The strike is typical of this variety with softness on the drapery below Liberty's neck on her curls and clasp, the reverse soft on the eagle's neck--in part from extensive die lapping to reduce the depth of the die clashing in the fields. The stars and balance of the devices are quite sharp, with luster throughout. Condition Census for the date, with a single example seen a point finer at NGC, and tied for second position with several others at this grade level. The coinage of quarters (and all silver and gold) came to an abrupt halt in January of 1816 when a fire in the building that housed the rolling equipment halted further processing of any precious metals for coinage. The building was repaired, and coinage resumed as soon as planchets could again be processed on the premises.<br />