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1872 25C Amazonian Quarter Dollar, Judd-1196, Pollock-1336, Low R.7, PR66 Red and Brown PCGS....
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$52,800.00
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Description
1872 Amazonian Quarter in Copper
Judd-1196, PR66 Red and Brown
1872 25C Amazonian Quarter Dollar, Judd-1196, Pollock-1336, Low
R.7, PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. Ex: Simpson. William Barber's
Amazonian design with Liberty seated, facing left, her right hand
touching the head of a spread-wing eagle, sword in left hand.
Thirteen stars are on the upper portion of that side with the date
below. The reverse has a reversed variant of the eagle seen on the
obverse, denomination below and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around
much of the perimeter on that side. Struck in copper with a reeded
edge. According to USPatterns.com: "The Amazonian name dates to the
1890 New York Coin and Stamp auction of the Lorin G. Parmelee
collection and was probably given by David Proskey."This design has always been considered one of the most beautiful and important patterns of the 19th century. Originally, the coins were offered as full sets, with examples of the quarter, half dollar, and dollar included. The lot referred to above in the Parmelee sale contained such a set. There are eight examples of Judd-1196 traced today. One of these coins is impounded in the Durham Western Heritage Museum, and another is in the Connecticut State Library. USPatterns.com has a detailed census of Judd-1196 on the website.
The present specimen retains much of its original red color, with highlights of gold and lavender. Crisp detail is present on all design elements, and there is a high degree of contrast with the reflective fields. Overall eye appeal is fantastic. The present offering represents an opportunity that occurs infrequently, and advanced collectors should bid accordingly.
Collecting Patterns – A Brief History and Commentary
Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 71467, Greysheet# 14152)
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Auction Info
2020 November 19 - 22 US Coins Signature Auction #1321 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2020
19th-22nd
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