1818 25C B-4, R.2, MS66 PCGS....

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1818 B-4 Quarter, MS66
The Finest Known

1818 25C B-4, R.2, MS66 PCGS. Tompkins Die State 2, die crack from star 13 to the bust. After a three-year hiatus quarters were once again in production in 1818. There were five obverse dies and seven reverse dies that were employed in striking 10 known die varieties of this date. This is one of the more easily obtainable varieties of this Capped Bust quarter delivery, and in fact the 1818 was produced in greater quantity than any previous year and any year up to 1831, when the Closed Collar type was introduced. But the technical quality of this coin certainly sets it apart from most, if not all other representatives of the die marriage. This is a gorgeous Premium Gem with richly toned lavender-charcoal surfaces that display a ring of electric-blue peripheral iridescence. Both sides are frosty in texture with well-centered, sharply defined features and only the lightest striking softness over the high points of Liberty's hair curls and the eagle's talons. With no mentionable abrasions, this coin is worthy of a fine reference collection. Housed in a green-label holder. For all 1818 varieties, Population: 4 in 66, 1 finer (12/22). The piece has been on top of the Condition Census for the variety since at least 2008 (when Tompkins was published).
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2001), lot 6871, which realized $17,365; Dallas Signature (Heritage, 12/2005), lot 581, which realized $23,000; Baltimore Signature (Heritage, 3/2009), lot 1003, which realized $34,500.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23RH, Variety PCGS# 38945, Base PCGS# 5322, Greysheet# 212689)

Weight: 6.74 grams

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper

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