1805 $2.50 MS(PCGS#7653)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

4168

等级

AU53

价格

147,708

详细说明

Charming Low Mintage 1805 Quarter Eagle 1805 Capped Bust Quarter Eagle. BD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4. AU-53 (PCGS). OGH. This lovely piece retains much of the original mint luster in a bright satin to semi-reflective finish. Vivid medium gold color throughout, isolated viewing angles reveal intermingled honey-rose highlights that provide further appeal. Well struck with most design elements sharp, this is a desirable AU example of both the type and issue that will surely catch the eye of advanced gold enthusiasts. BD Die State b/a. Seldom requested by depositors or by banks, the quarter eagle was not a heavily used denomination in commerce - that honor belonged to the half eagle. As a result, none of the early quarter eagles were produced in any appreciable quantity the first dozen years of the denomination's existence. Such was the case in 1805 when a mere 1,781 pieces are believed to have been struck, all from a single pair of dies. Because of the low mintage figures, wear and tear proved to not be a major issue for the reverse die. This reverse was first used with all of the 1805 pieces, then all of the 1806 and 1807 quarter eagles, and since they were approximately the same diameter, it was even employed for the 1807 Capped Bust dimes before it was finally retired. In a rarefied field, the 1805 is one of the more elusive issues of its type with an estimated 100 to 150 coins extant in all grades, including only tiny handful of Mint State coins. With its overall pleasing surfaces, this lightly circulated specimen will appeal to the attentive bidder. PCGS# 7653. NGC ID: BFVV. Click here for certification details from PCGS.