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Extremely Rare PR63 1822 Quarter--One Of Perhaps Only Five Known

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. We cannot state for certainty which coin this piece is, but we do know from plate (mis)matching that it is neither the Eliasberg nor the Lenox Lohr specimen.
Contrary to what many think, all proofs are not fully struck, especially early proofs. The Eliasberg 1822 proof did not have 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 overlays the devices. A few grease stains are seen below the lowest arrowhead on the reverse and again just below the C in the denomination, these being the most readily identifiable pedigree markers.(#5369)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27HB, PCGS# 5369, Greysheet# 5073)

Weight: 6.74 grams

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper

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