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1818 25C MS66 NGC....
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Amazing Condition Rarity 1818 Quarter
MS66, B-3, Die State II
1818 25C MS66 NGC. B-3, R.2. Breen Die State II. The variety
is attributed by the following: on the obverse, the very wide,
equally spaced date is relatively high above the border, the second
8 is not centered under the curl, star 1 points to between the
first and second fold in the drapery; on the reverse, the left end
of the scroll is under the upright of the D, the right end is
centered under the right foot of A, the I of PLURIBUS is slightly
left of center of the second T in STATES, and a crack extends from
the edge through the lower arrow head and the two arrow rods above
up toward the eagle. The die state is confirmed by the defective
left feet in both 1s of the date.The 1818 quarter, from a mintage of 361,174 pieces, is readily obtainable in circulated grades. Even Mint State coins are not that elusive through MS64 or MS65. Premium Gems, however, are very difficult to locate, as evidenced by the 15 coins certified by NGC and PCGS, some of which are likely resubmissions. A mere two pieces are seen finer.
The silvery surfaces of the amazing MS66 example being offered in the current lot is awash in full luster, and displays hints of light tan, somewhat more so on the reverse. A well executed strike brings out sharp definition on the design features, none of which reveal even the slightest hint of weakness. The dentilation is full on both sides, and neither exhibits any mentionable contact marks. Some light clash marks are visible on the reverse. This is an outstanding piece for a high grade type set. Census: 12 in 66, 1 finer (11/07).(Registry values: P2)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23RH, PCGS# 5322, GSID# 5062)
Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 6.74 grams
ASW: 0.19338oz
Mintage: 361,174
Auction Info
2008 January Orlando, FL (FUN) Signature Coin Auction #454 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2008
9th-12th
Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
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