1918/7-S 25C, FH MS(PCGS#5727)

Spring 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

3046

等级

AU50FH

价格

79,378

详细说明

A remarkable strike and condition rarity for an overdate that is elusive even in the lowest grades. Subtle champagne-gold iridescence engages isolated peripheral areas, the toning so light that most viewing angles reveal an essentially brilliant coin. Liberty's head is exceptionally sharp at the AU-50 numeric grade level, to uphold the coveted FH designation, and the balance of the devices range from boldly to sharply defined where allowed by wear. Minimally circulated, we even note plenty of satiny mint luster that shines forth nicely as the coin rotates under a light.<p>It is surprising to learn that the undisputed classic 20th century overdate was first noticed in the 1930s many years after being released into circulation. A key issue for the series, the 1918/7-S quarter has been one of the most popular of all modern overdates and an essential component for both Set Registry collectors and series specialists. The coins were produced from a single die pair and were generally weakly struck. Because of the lapse between issuance and its discovery, many of the coins entered general use rather than being immediately retained by collectors. As a result, the vast majority of recorded specimens are around VF or so. Above that grade, the variety becomes conditionally scarce, especially so with the Full Head indicator. Not all that far from Mint State, this flashy AU specimen is a perfect representative of the great overdate that will bring considerable pride of ownership.