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1796 25C B-2, R.3, XF40 NGC....
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Description
1796 Quarter, XF40
B-2, Early Die State
1796 25C B-2, R.3, XF40 NGC. Tompkins Die State 1/1. Two die
varieties exist for the low-mintage, first-year 1796 quarters. Both
the B-1 and B-2 die pairs have the same reverse, albeit with the
B-2 reverse in an earlier die state indicating it was struck first.
On this pleasingly toned B-2 example, the obverse is also in its
early die state, lacking any signs of die lapping at Liberty's
lower curls. Star 15 is distant from the bust and the 9 in the date
leans right. On the scarcer B-1 type, star 15 nearly touches the
drapery and the 9 in the date leans left. The curl-top 6 is lower
on B-1 than on this B-2 example. Iridescent obverse toning includes
blue, red, and amber-orange hues throughout the lilac-gray fields
and motifs. Grade-consistent circulation wear reveals a few widely
scattered light, hair-thin abrasions and tiny marks. Eye appeal is
strong for the assigned XF grade. NGC Census (both 1796 varieties
combined): 6 in 40, 86 finer (2/26). Among the 100 Greatest U.S.
Coins.From The Presidio Collection, Part II.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23RA, Variety PCGS# 38920, Base PCGS# 5310, Greysheet# 212663)
Weight: 6.74 grams
Metal: Silver
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Auction Info
2026 April 29 - May 2 CSNS US Coins Signature® Auction #1393 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2026
29th-2nd
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