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Extremely Rare 1828 B-4 Quarter, PR65

1828 25C PR65 NGC. B-4, R.7 as a proof. According to current and past references, proof 1828 quarters are known for the Browning-1 and Browning-4 varieties. This glittering Gem proof is boldly detailed with mostly light silver surfaces, especially at the centers, accented by peripheral splashes of gold, russet, violet, and blue toning. Only a few contact marks can be seen on each side.
We have attempted a roster of proofs, based on data from a variety of sources. Some pieces reported as proofs in the past are clearly prooflike business strikes, and others cataloged as prooflike coins appear to be true proofs. There appear to be four proofs of Browning-1, and seven proofs of Browning-4. In addition, Walter Breen reported one or two proofs of Browning-2, but those pieces are doubtful as proofs. Besides, they were not plated in the catalogs and can no longer be traced. Census: 2 in 65, 1 finer (3/09).

Roster of Proof 1828 Browning-1 Quarters

1. Proof. Speir Estate (Stack's, 3/1974), lot 21.
2. Proof. James A. Stack Estate (Stack's, 3/1975), lot 31; Stack's (3/1996), lot 319; Stack's (5/1998), lot 435.
3. Proof. RARCOA (8/1982), lot 714.
4. MS65 Prooflike. Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. (Bowers and Merena, 4/1997), lot 1393. Called the finest known business strike in the Eliasberg catalog, later observers have called this piece a proof.

Roster of Proof 1828 Browning-4 Quarters

1. PR66 NGC. Numismatic Gallery (12/1947), lot 186; John Jay Pittman (David Akers, 5/1998), lot 1284; Bowers and Merena (2/2007), lot 284.
2. PR65 NGC. Superior (8/1991), lot 465; Stack's (10/1995), lot 399; Bowers and Merena (7/2005), lot 441. The present specimen.
3. PR65 PCGS. Heritage (8/1996), lot 7065; Bowers and Merena (8/1999), lot 132.
4. PR64. Thomas Cleneay (S.H. and H. Chapman, 12/1890), lot 1340; Allenburger Collection (B. Max Mehl, 4/1948), lot 842; T. James Clarke; New Netherlands (47th Sale), lot 1514; Stack's (2/1965), lot 1630; RARCOA (8/1982), lot 713; Superior (8/1990), lot 1076; Bowers and Merena (11/1992), lot 1675.
5. PR64 PCGS. Stack's (10/1985), lot 193; Superior (5/1989), lot 5291; Superior (10/1990), lot 2564; Heritage (5/2008), lot 307.
6. PR61 NGC. Lester Merkin (10/1969), lot 85; Harold W. Anderson Collection, Part Two (Heritage, 8/2004), lot 5931. Breen Proof Encyclopedia plate coin.
7. MS65, prooflike. Possible proof. S.H. and H. Chapman (3/1883); T. Harrison Garrett; John Work Garrett; Johns Hopkins University (Bowers and Ruddy, 3/1980), lot 642. This piece was offered in the Garrett catalog as MS65, with full prooflike surfaces. Later observers have described the coin as a proof.
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27HC, PCGS# 5375, GSID# 5079)

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 6.74 grams
ASW: 0.21oz
Mintage: 12

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