1796 25C B-2, R.3, VG10 PCGS....

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1796 B-2 Quarter, VG10
Nicely Toned and Strong for the Grade
Famous and In-Demand First-Year Issue

1796 25C B-2, R.3, VG10 PCGS. Tompkins Die state 1/1. The 1796 quarter is arguably the single most desirable issue for the denomination across all series. Its appeal is undeniable. The year 1796 was the first for which quarters were struck in this country, and the Draped Bust, Small Eagle design by Robert Scot was only used once. Quarters were not struck again until 1804, by which point the design had changed to a Heraldic Eagle reverse. The 1796 claims a small mintage of 6,146 coins, and two die varieties are known. B-2 is marginally more collectible than B-1. It is identified by the placement of star 15 away from Liberty's bust. Iridescent accents complement the gunmetal-blue and antique-gray surfaces of this well-circulated but strong-for-the-grade VG10 representative. The coin is nicely centered with bold legends and partial detail on the curls and feathers. Small marks are effectively concealed by the rich patina.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23RA, Variety PCGS# 38920, Base PCGS# 5310, GSID# 212663)

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 6.74 grams
ASW: 0.19338oz
Mintage: 6,146

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