1833 25C B-2, RPL, FS-901, R.2, MS66 PCGS....

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1833 B-2 Quarter, MS66
FS-901, O Over F in OF
Finest Known, Ex: Newman

1833 25C B-2, RPL, FS-901, R.2, MS66 PCGS. Ex: Simpson. This is one of two known die marriages for the year. The Guide Book calls this major variety the "1833, O Over F in OF," and its inclusion there will appeal to the many collectors who seek those listed die pairings. B-2 is easily identified by repunching in the reverse legend between the D and S, and F and A. The tops of O and F are connected. The eagle has no tongue, and the eagle's claw tips are doubled. No period is present after the C in the denomination. This coin was struck from Early Quarter Dollars of the United States Mint Die State b, with the obverse showing the familiar "ear bars" die clashing. There is die rust in several areas, notably right of the date and around stars 5-7, and a light crack from the top fold of the Liberty cap into the field toward star 7.

The Simpson 1833 B-2 quarter is the finest certified example for the die marriage. The Pogue coin is the only 1833 quarter certified finer (11/20). This Premium Gem is also the plate coin in Early Quarter Dollars of the United States Mint and in Browning. Spectacular rainbow colors adorn the obverse of this piece, the silver center surrounded by aqua, mint, jade, saffron, cherry, and violet. The reverse is medium silver and gold with splashes of amber and ice-blue about the rims. A remarkable early quarter.
Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society; Newman Collection, Part II (Heritage, 11/2013), lot 33353.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23RY, Variety PCGS# 38990, Base PCGS# 5352, Greysheet# 212964)

Weight: 6.74 grams

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper

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