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Description
Condition Census 1822 Quarter, PR63
B-1, R.7 as a Proof
1822 25C PR63 NGC. B-1, R.7, as a proof. The 1822 quarter in
proof format is a major 19th century rarity. Only six pieces were
known to Wayte Raymond before 1951, and five pieces were traced in
the 1992 updated edition of Browning. The new Steve Tompkins
reference puts this coin as fourth in his Condition Census of only
four pieces for the variety. Regarding the previous history of this
piece, we do know that it is neither the Eliasberg, nor Norweb nor
Lenox Lohr specimens.Contrary to what many think, all proofs are not fully struck, especially early proofs. The Eliasberg 1822 proof lacked complete definition on all the peripheral stars, and despite what the Lohr catalog stated--"A beautiful sharp strike showing all the stars full"-- the plate from that catalog clearly contradicts that statement. And so it is with this piece. Nevertheless, there is simply no doubt about the proof status of this remarkable coin. The depth of mirrored reflectivity in the fields is remarkable and can lead the observer to no other conclusion than that it is a proof. The overall striking details on this piece are remarkably crisp, with complete hair definition on Liberty and sharp detailing on the eagle's plumage. The surfaces are generally untoned, with a few light hairlines that account for the grade. Pale lilac and golden coloration is seen around the margins, and light mint frost coats the devices. A few grease stains are seen below the lowest arrowhead on the reverse and just below the C in the denomination, which will serve as pedigree markers.
From The Scottsville Collection of Proof Bust Coinage.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27HB, PCGS# 5369, GSID# 5073)
Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 6.74 grams
ASW: 0.21oz
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Auction Info
2009 April-May Cincinnati, OH (CSNS) US Coin Auction #1124 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2009
29th-3rd
Wednesday-Sunday
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