1869 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 1-A....

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1869 Quarter, MS66 CAC
Arguably Finest Known

1869 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 1-A. A mere 16,000 pieces were struck for circulation of the 1869 quarter, plus another 600 proofs for collectors. Mintages were low due to the prevalence of fractional currency east of the Mississippi. The 1869 is scarce in all grades, and especially so in Mint State. About two dozen have been certified by NGC and PCGS combined in MS60 and better grades. This piece is tied as finest certified with the Eugene H. Gardner specimen. None are graded MS66 or finer at NGC, and this lot is the sole MS66 CAC example. The fields are semireflective, a quality that is apparent even through the rich layers of golden-brown, ruby-red, and ocean-blue toning. The flashiness in the fields is due in large part to faintly visible die polishing lines on each side. Sharply struck and devoid of apparent contact.
Ex: Lucien M. LaRiviere Cabinet, Part III (Bowers and Merena, 5/2001), lot 1463; Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2008), lot 2281; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2010), lot 2516.(Registry values: P6)
From The Pelican Bay Collection, Part I.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23UH, PCGS# 5474, Greysheet# 5140)

Weight: 6.22 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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