1806 25C B-2, R.2, MS65 PCGS. CAC....

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1806 Quarter Dollar, MS65
Late Reverse Die State
Top of the Browning-2 Census

1806 25C B-2, R.2, MS65 PCGS. CAC. Tompkins Die State 2/5. The C in 25 C and the second A in AMERICA touch, the only 1806 reverse to do so -- the easiest way to identify the Browning-2 die pair. This coin represents the latest reverse die state, with multiple die cracks and die clashing and deterioration of the rim above TED STATES OF AM. A remarkably sharp strike persists despite the advanced reverse die state. The obverse die retains most of its dentils above Star 7 and LIBERTY, and shows die clashing above 18 in the date to suggest a middle die stage. Liberty's upper curls are needle-sharp, as are all other elements except the right-hand stars, which are rounded to varying extents. The 1806 quarter mintage exceeded 206,000 pieces from 10 die marriages. Steve Tompkins suggests that Delivery Warrant #428 (80,300 coins) dated January 24, 1807 may have included part or all of 1806-dated coins. It is unlikely the official 1807 mintage of 220,643 pieces could have been achieved by just the two die pairs known for 1807.

Quarters and half dollars were the only silver coins struck at the Mint in 1806. The quarter mintage was a record for the Draped Bust design until the reported mintage for the 1807 issue, but as mentioned earlier, some of those coins were likely dated 1806. All 1806 quarters have a Pointed 6. In comparison, 1806 half dollars were struck from both round top and pointed 6 varieties. The half dollar mintage was roughly four times the mintage of quarters as reported by the Mint.

This coin is likely the finest B-2 example that exists, or possibly it is tied with one other example for the finest known of its variety. In addition to its technically sharp strike and well-defined devices, the surfaces are exceptionally free of marks or even the slightest abrasions. There are no adjustment marks to distract the eye. An area of weakness within the field stars above the eagle's head is seen on virtually all B-2 coins. Field star 1 is sharply recut. Numerous pinpoint lumps on both sides suggest the coin was struck from lightly rusted dies. Beautifully original soft-gray toning overlays peach-gold hues, softly lustrous and elegantly supportive of the crisply struck motifs. CAC endorsement confirms the high quality. We have never before handled a fully Gem Uncirculated B-2 example according to our archives.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23RD, Variety PCGS# 38928, Base PCGS# 5314, GSID# 212671)

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 6.74 grams
ASW: 0.19338oz
Mintage: 206,124

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