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Remarkable Gem Prooflike 1833 Quarter
B-2, High in the Condition Census

1833 25C MS65 Prooflike NGC. B-2, R.2. The 1833 issue is an underrated and overlooked issue among the Small Size Capped Bust quarters that end the series before the Liberty Seated quarters appeared in 1838. Not only does the 1833 have by far the smallest recorded mintage--156,000 coins--of the eight years that comprise the series, but the Reverse F of the B-2 variety, as here, is from a "new and totally different master hub," according to Steve Tompkins' 2008 reference, with two-line shield stripes and differently shaped wings, claws, feathers, and leaves--almost a design subtype in itself.
The present example is a remarkable piece in all respects, from the blue-green, sapphire, violet, and rose toning that drapes each side to the considerable reflectivity that shines through the patina. The striking definition is excellent, and the preservation remarkable: Neither fields nor devices exhibit a single individually mentionable flaw. This is the finer of just two Prooflike examples certified by NGC. A gorgeous Gem that will undoubtedly see fierce bidding competition. Census: 1 in 65 Prooflike, 0 finer (4/09).
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection, Part Two.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23RY, PCGS# 5352, GSID# 5086)

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 6.74 grams
ASW: 0.19338oz
Mintage: 156,000

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2009 May Long Beach, CA Signature US Coin Auction #1125 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2009
28th-31st Thursday-Sunday
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