1879 25C J-1591, BN PR(PCGS#61968)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

3307

等级

PR65+BN

价格

82,629

详细说明

Splendid 1879 Pattern Washlady Quarter in Copper 1879 Pattern Washlady Quarter Dollar. Judd-1591, Pollock-1784. Rarity-7-. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-65+ BN (NGC). Obv:Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber's Washlady or Society Lady motif with a left facing head of Liberty. Liberty is wearing a headband inscribed LIBERTY and ornamented with ears of wheat, cotton leaves and bolls. Thirteen stars are arranged around the border seven left, six right with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST above and the date 1879 below. Rev:An eagle with outstretched wings clutches an olive branch in its right talon and three long arrows in its left talon. The Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM is inscribed in the field directly above the eagle, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is above the motto, and the denomination QUAR DOLLAR is inscribed along the lower border. This beautifully toned Gem has cobalt blue, antique gold and lilac undertones to dominant reddish-copper patina. The finish is modestly cameoed, the strike sharply executed and crisp throughout. A coin with superior technical quality and outstanding visual appeal. This is a perennially popular pattern type and is one of Charles Barber's best and most famous works. The premium Gem example offered here is among the absolute finest available for collectors, a coin that is worthy of very strong bidding. Patterns have intrigued numismatists for generations, as they represent what could have been. Many of the most important collections sold have had extensive pattern selections, including those of King Farouk, Garrett, Eliasberg, and Bass. Pattern issues can be broken down into three major categories: design trials, die trials, and metallurgical trials. The first category contains coins like the presently offered Washlady quarter; specimens that were produced to test proposed designs. Obviously since the Liberty Seated quarter continued to be struck through 1891, the Washlady design was not adopted. Patterns in this category are generally collected as one would collect regular issue U.S. type coins. This beautiful example of an exquisite and popular pattern type will delight its next owner and hold a place of prominence in another world class cabinet. Combined PCGS and NGC Population: 1; 0 finer in this category. PCGS# 61968. NGC ID: 2AGH. Click here for certification details from NGC. Additional image by NGC Photo Vision. Learn more at NGCcoin.com