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1831 25C Small Letters PR64 ANACS. B-4, High R.7 as a Proof....
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Description
1831 Quarter, Sharp and Reflective PR64
B-4, Finest Small Letters Proof
1831 25C Small Letters PR64 ANACS. B-4, High R.7 as a Proof.
Walter Breen believed proof quarters were struck from four of the
seven 1831 die varieties: B-1, B-2, B-4, and B-5. No B-1 or B-2
proofs are confirmed, leaving the Browning-4 die marriage as the
only Small Letters proof variety. The Rea-Koenings-Haroutunian
Census lists four proof examples for B-4. Of those four, the
present Choice Proof ranks highest among the four, and 13th in the
overall Census of circulation strikes plus proofs.In contrast, PCGS recognizes only Large Letters proofs at present, with five examples in the Rea-Koenings-Haroutunian Census for the B-5 die marriage. Proofs fill both the #1 and #2 slots in that Census. Early proofs are always subject to conjecture and scrutiny, since none are mentioned in the official Mint records. Nor was the Mint averse to striking circulation strikes from proof dies, or (more likely) striking proofs from polished dies previously used for circulation strikes. Proofs were struck for varying reasons and to fulfill "special" requests by Mint officials.
This Choice example has long been recognized as a proof. Each side displays deep-blue toning with peach-gold shades at the margins. A tiny mark on the jawline is visible with a loupe. The fields gleam with reflectivity around sharply struck and lightly frosted raised motifs. Struck from a perfect obverse die (no rust in the cap recesses), and an early die crack through C in 25C across the arrow shaft to the lower eagle's feathers below the shield. Housed in a small-sized ANACS holder.
Ex: Greensboro Collection, Part VII / FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2019), lot 4449.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23SB, PCGS# 5378, Greysheet# 5082)
Weight: 6.74 grams
Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Auction Info
2020 August 3 - 9 US Coins Signature Auction #1318 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2020
3rd-9th
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