1864 25C MS(PCGS#5459)

The Regency Auction 39

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Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

65

等级

MS67+

价格

180,866

详细说明

FROM THE BIGMO CIVIL WAR COLLECTION EX GARDNER In our opinion, this is one of the greatest Mint State No Motto Quarters still in existence. It boggles our minds how it has survived so long in such a remarkable state of preservation. This coin is ex Gardner, and Gene’s comments about the coin are ever so fitting (from the Heritage 2015 catalog): “Consignor Commentary: It is hard to believe PCGS has found a coin technically superior to this piece. As they say, this coin is'all there.' The surfaces are brilliant, showing just a touch of light toning on the reverse, well-struck throughout with booming luster. The fields are smooth and unmarked. There is a noticeable die chip on Liberty's right thigh and a light die crack on the obverse from Liberty's toe to the rim. The reverse is lightly clashed. I am not skilled enough a grader to know how all this counts against the coin, but to the naked eye it seems close to perfect." We could not have said things better, 156 years old and it looks as good as new. That is more than special. Only 93,600 quarters were struck and in all grades this date is in hot demand. Precious few survive in Mint State, though there are a handful of these pristine “miracle" coins that survive in SUPERB GEM grade, that Gene Gardner chose this one for his amazing collection speaks volumes of its quality and eye appeal! The Confederate forces, after being beaten back through the Wilderness and defeated at the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse, took up defensive positions south of Richmond, at a strategic rail hub at Petersburg. Dug in to massive earthworks, Lee’s army readied for a months long siege by the Federals. One attempt to breach the line became known as the Battle of the Crater. For weeks, a secret crew of miners dug under the ground between the Union and Confederate lines and once under the rebel position, placed a large amount of explosives. On July 30, 1864 the fuse was lit, and the resulting blast blew a huge hole in the Confederate line. Counterattacks from Confederate forces repulsed the Federal advance and the Union Army suffered large numbers of casualties. PCGS 2, NGC 2, CAC 3. There are two in MS67+ (possibly this coin) and hard to believe on in MS68+. This coin last sold in 2015 as a regular (NO +) MS67 for $35,250. NO MS67+ has ever been sold via auction. The current Collectors Universe Value is $36,500. We could see this stunner realize a record price. Coins like this are not available any more. Good luck! Cert. Number 24809419 PCGS # 5459