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Description
Phenomenal 1892-S Barber Quarter, MS66
Rare Type Two Reverse Hub Variety
1892-S 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Duckor. Type Two reverse,
apparently rarer than the Type One coins. Only about one in three
coins appearing in our auctions are Type Two pieces. This early die
state piece was struck from perfect dies with no visible
deterioration on either side. Prior to this offering we have only
handled PCGS MS66 pieces on eight different occasions in our
auctions since 1993. Only two of those eight auction appearances
are examples from the Type Two hub, and they are both earlier
appearances of the present coin. Given the relative availability of
Philadelphia and New Orleans Mint 1892 quarters that were
apparently saved as first of their kind, the 1892-S quarters are
elusive in all Mint State grades.This amazing Premium Gem has fully prooflike obverse and reverse fields with an impressive cameo appearance that showcases the head of Liberty. Both sides have delicate toning, the obverse with ivory, gold, and blue-green, the reverse with deeper shades of similar hues. This piece appears to be an early strike from fresh dies, and it shows none of the often-seen weakness at the upper right shield corner. Indeed, the strike is bold throughout. It appears that some tiny abrasions near the jawline are the only mentionable distraction, in whose absence this phenomenal coin might vie for an MS67 grade. Population: 5 in 66, 1 finer (6/09).
From The Steven Duckor Collection of Barber Quarters.(Registry values: N4719)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23XV, PCGS# 5603, GSID# 5414)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 6.25 grams
ASW: 0.18085oz
Mintage: 964,079
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Auction Info
2009 August Los Angeles, CA US Coin Auction #1128 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2009
31st-2nd
Friday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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15% of the successful bid per lot.
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