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Splendid PR64 1821 Bust Quarter, B-3

1821 25C PR64 NGC. B-3, R.7 as a proof. Star 7 points to the center of Liberty's headband at its front, while another point of star 7 aims at the lower half of a dentil. Star 13 points to the center of a dentil. Clash marks show below Liberty's ear from the shield stripes on the reverse, and in the right obverse field. On the reverse there are rust pits in the area between the leaf and the 2. The 5 in the denomination is large in comparison to the 2.
The Breen Proof Encyclopedia notes that proofs are known of both the B-3 and B-4 die marriages. Concerning the B-3, Breen comments, "Obv. as last [B-4], but struck afterwards as later business strikes come with this die cracked. Rev. small rust pits between olive leaf and 2. Large 5." Breen goes on to cite the Bullowa and Eliasberg specimens, ending with "others probably exist."
Interestingly, the Eliasberg catalog describes the B-3 specimen therein as "MS-63, Prooflike," rather than the true proof Breen believed it to be. The Eliasberg catalogers sound somewhat unsure, however, noting that it had previously been "designated as a Proof" and adding, "However, we do not agree with this characterization. Notwithstanding our opinion, bidders are welcome to make their own determination and, if warranted, to bid on this as a Proof. Note: Both dies are uncracked with light clash marks visible at the ear."
While we do not believe this coin to be the Eliasberg specimen (no color plate is shown), it shares the clash marks, uncracked dies, and rust pits that all marked genuine proofs to Walter Breen. But the final determination is, as always, up to the bidders. This piece offers splendid, untoned silver-white centers that blend into pink and then steel-blue hues at the rims on each side. A few tiny marks are in keeping with the PR64 grade. The strike is quite sharp, apparently better struck than the Eliasberg coin. Census: 2 in 64, 2 finer (3/09).
From The Scottsville Collection of Proof Bust Coinage.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27HA, PCGS# 5366, GSID# 5069)

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 6.74 grams
ASW: 0.19338oz
Mintage: 16

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