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1821 25C PR65 NGC. B-4, R.8 as a Proof....

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1821 Capped Bust Quarter, B-4, PR65
Rare Early Proof, Only Five Examples Traced
Ex: Reed Hawn; Eugene Gardner

1821 25C PR65 NGC. B-4, R.8 as a Proof. Vivid shades of gunmetal-gray, steel-blue, and greenish-gold toning enhance the well-preserved fields of this delightful early proof, while hints of frosty brilliance cling to the central devices. The design elements exhibit pinpoint definition in most areas, but a few of the upper stars are flat at the centers and the eagle's right (facing) claw is a little soft. The fields are deeply reflective under the toning, and definite field-device contrast is evident when the coin is tilted in the light.

This coin is the second or third finest known example of this rare early proof issue. Two PR67 coins are listed in the population data, one at NGC and one at PCGS, but we suspect those represent the same coin, from the Eliasberg Collection, which was graded PR66 uncertified in its last auction appearance. Our roster below includes five different coins from three different die varieties. Three of the five known proofs represent the B-5 variety. This coin is the only proof example of the B-4 variety that can be traced with any certainty, although another specimen was offered in two auctions many years ago. This coin combines high technical quality, stunning visual appeal, and absolute rarity in one irresistible package. It may be many years before a comparable example becomes available, so advanced collectors should bid accordingly.

NGC has graded four proof specimens, one each in PR67, two in PR65, and one PR64. PCGS has graded only one coin, a PR67 example (11/18). These totals may include some resubmissions and crossovers, as we know the Smithsonian coin (see roster below) has not been submitted for certification. PCGS CoinFacts estimates the surviving population at four or five pieces in all grades.
Seen by Walter Breen in the 1950s; Reed Hawn; Hawn Collection (Stack's, 3/1977), lot 271; Paramount Rare Coin List 18-19 (1978); Auction '80 (Superior, 8/1980), lot 116; Bernard Turkus Collection (Superior, 6/1981), lot 513; Albert O. Woods Collection (Superior, 9/1986), lot 3434; Auction '90 (Superior, 8/1990), lot 1070; (Superior, 2/1999), lot 698, realized $48,875; Eugene H. Gardner Collection (Heritage, 10/2014), lot 98354.
From The Greensboro Collection, Part VII.

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

Weight: 6.74 grams

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper

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2019 January 9 - 14 FUN US Coins Signature Auction - Orlando #1291 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2019
9th-14th Wednesday-Monday
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