1818 25C MS66 NGC....

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Finest Certified B-3 1818 Quarter, MS66

1818 25C MS66 NGC. B-3, R.3. Die State II. The obverse die is shared with the B-1 die pairing, and both are sometimes called 1818/5 overdates, although on the B-3 the 5 is no longer visible under the last 8. The date is quite wide and equally spaced, and relatively high above the border. The second 8 is to the right (uncentered) under the curl, and star 1 points between the first and second drapery folds. On the reverse, the scroll's left end is under the upright of the D, and its right end is centered under the right foot of A. All T's are defective at bottom right, and a crack extends from the edge through the lower arrowhead and the two arrow shafts above, up toward the eagle. The defective left feet in both 1s of the date confirm the die state.
The 1818 quarter, from a mintage of 361,174 pieces, is readily obtainable in circulated grades. Even Mint State coins are occasionally available through MS64 or MS65. Premium Gems, however, are very difficult to locate, as evidenced by the 22 coins certified for the 1818/5 by NGC and PCGS, and only one is found finer (11/09).
The silvery surfaces of this amazing MS66 example are awash in full luster and display whispers of cobalt-blue and light tan at the margins. The design features are sharply detailed throughout. The dentilation is full on both sides, and no mentionable contact marks are evident. Some light clash marks are visible on the reverse. This is an outstanding piece for a high grade type set. For all NGC-certified 1818s, Census: 12 in 66, 1 finer (11/09). This is the finest and only B-3 certified as such at either service.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23RH, PCGS# 5322, Greysheet# 5062)

Weight: 6.74 grams

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper

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