1806 25C MS(PCGS#5314)

The Regency Auction 32

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

383

等级

MS64+

价格

250,573

详细说明

FROM THE PUG COLLECTION. Among the VERY FINEST 1806 B-2s known. This gorgeously toned example ranks high in the Rea, et al census, which is 65,65,64,63,63. We cannot trace it to any of the previously published auction recorded coins, and may be a new addition to the census. Satin mint bloom glows in the fields surrounding the devices. Areas of striking weakness, as typical for the date, are noted, but in general the strike is bold. The eye appeal is enhanced by a rich, original peripheral, album tone that frames both sides. Coppery-golden amber blends with gunmetal and slate blue/gray and olive russet tone around the brilliant silvery centers. Struck from a late state of the dies, with the reverse shattered with two cracks that bisect that side. Planchet adjustment and roller marks can be seen in the central portions of the design elements. Truly a beautiful near-GEM Draped Bust quarter, a superb coin for the type. PCGS 12, NGC 13, CAC 7. There are two in MS64+ and just three are finer. The other MS64+ sold for $58,750 in June 2017. As said, this coin does not match any of the Condition Census coins published by Rea, Koenings, and Haroutunian or Tompkins. Our consignor bought this coin privately back in March 2013 from Legend Numismatics, and its previous pedigree is unknown. The current PCGS value is listed at $50,000 and keep in mind that the Stickney-Swan-Jung-Pogue MS64 sold for $54,344. We think this coin will sell around that amount. The only MS65 to sell realized $102,000 in the 2018 FUN auction, so this near-GEM presents a great value for the collector who wants a Condition Census level coin without spending high five or low six figures. Bound for a WORLD CLASS collection of high end GEM type. Good luck! Cert. Number 25031436 PCGS # 5314