1820 25C Large 0, B-2, R.3, MS65+ PCGS. CAC....

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1820 Capped Bust Quarter, MS65+
Condition Census Example
Large 0, B-2 Variety

1820 25C Large 0, B-2, R.3, MS65+ PCGS. CAC. Tompkins Die State 1/1. The Mint's focus on 1820-dated coinage was on several other denominations at the expense of the quarters. Large cents, dimes, Bust halves, and half eagles were all produced in generous numbers, but only 127,444 quarters were reported -- about one-eighth of the number of dimes made, and one-sixth the number of half dollars. Circulation and attrition have subsequently made any 1820-dated quarter in high grades more or less scarce, at a minimum. Including all varieties, PCGS reports only this single 1820 quarter in MS65, with two more in 65+, and seven finer, while NGC reports two specimens in MS65, with one more in 65+, and seven finer (3/24).

There are five die pairings known for 1820 Capped Bust quarters. Steve Tompkins classifies the varieties as the Small 0 in the date (B-4 and B-5), Medium 0 (B-3), and Large 0 (B-1 and B-2) die pairings. The Rea-Peterson-Karoleff-Kovach reference lists only Large 0 and Small 0 varieties, but notes the three Large 0 die combinations are not all from the same obverse die, with the B-1 and B-2 having a Large Tall 0 in the date, while the B-3 has a Large Wide 0. The B-2 is ranked R.2 overall, but there are few survivors at the Gem level or finer.

The surfaces of the present Gem B-2 are bright overall and nearly untoned. The fields even boast a hint of semireflectivity. The strike is amazingly sharp, and close examination reveals scattered tinges of color. The high quality within the grade is confirmed by CAC. For the B-2 variety, this piece would rank at the very top the Rea-Peterson et al. census, above two non-Plus MS65s, although two finer Premium Gems have been reported at PCGS since the census was published. This coin is pictured on PCGS CoinFacts, in the Condition Census section.
From The Kestrel Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23RL, Variety PCGS# 38961, Base PCGS# 5329, Greysheet# 212706)

Weight: 6.74 grams

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper

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