1855-S 25C Arrows MS65 NGC. Ex: Eliasberg. Briggs 1-C. ...

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Eliasberg's Gem 1855-S Arrows Quarter, Finest Graded by NGC

1855-S 25C Arrows MS65 NGC. Ex: Eliasberg. Briggs 1-C. Although dies were on hand as early as 1853, the dearth of parting acids prevented the production of silver coinage at the San Francisco Mint until 1855. In the latter year, 396,400 quarters and 129,950 half dollars flowed into California's economic channels. While the half dollar is rightly recognized as a rare issue in all grades, the '55-S Arrows Seated quarter is also a legitimately scarce coin that is difficult to find problem-free in any grade. Perhaps saved as a first-year souvenir, this satiny Gem has medium sea-green and mauve patina. Well struck and attractive, a short and faint pinscratch in the right obverse field is nearly invisible to the naked eye. A die crack (as made) journeys across most of the reverse legend. The finest among only five Uncirculated pieces certified by NGC. As of (10/03), PCGS has graded a solitary MS65 piece with none finer.
Ex: Phillip Flannagan Collection (Bowers & Merena, 12/2001), lot 6215, which realized $11,213; Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection (Bowers & Merena, 4/1997), lot 1461, which realized $9,900; John H. Clapp; Matthew A. Stickney Collection (Henry Chapman, 6/1907). (#5437) (Registry values: P7)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23UA, PCGS# 5437, Greysheet# 5182)

Weight: 6.22 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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