1805 25C MS(PCGS#5313)

The Regency Auction 32

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

382

等级

MS64+

价格

343,527

详细说明

FROM THE PUG COLLECTION. This is likely the FINEST KNOWN 1805 B-3 quarter, a coin that ranked at the top of the Walter Breen's 1992 update of Ward Browning's The Early Quarter Dollars of the United States, 1796-1838; and is listed as Condition Census #1 in the Rea-Koenings-Haroutunian Census and #1 in the Tompkins' Census. This satiny, frosty near-GEM is struck from a very late die state with multiple bold die cracks and clash marks that add character to the otherwise smooth surfaces. The devices are crisply embossed by a forceful blow from the screw press. The details are highlighted by a glowing, ember-like luster that clings to the recesses and protected areas of the Draped Bust design type. Olive tinged pewter-silver with richer lilac-violet at LIBERTY. The reverse has an aqua-teal and soft gold at the periphery, similar pewter-silver and gold. We do not see any real traces of contact, even under a careful inspection with a strong glass. The eye appeal is, as you would expect for the FINEST KNOWN, very high end. We had a hard time putting this one down. PCGS 7, NGC 3, CAC 4. There are two in MS64+, the other one sold in our December 2016 Regency Auction for $52,875. The current PCGS value is listed at $60,000 and there are just 2 coins finer at PCGS, both MS65. Bound for a great collection! Whether you are a type collector, or a specialist in early quarter die varieties, or anything in between, this coin is sure to please! Don't let this amazing, essentially FULLY GEM quality early quarter pass you by! Cert. Number 25621571 PCGS # 5313