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1918/7-S 25C
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Description
1918/7-S AU 55. A bold impression of this rare coin, with an exceptionally clear date, some head detail, and with most of the rivets on the shield still in evidence. Barely worn and untoned, with a bright, shiny appearance due to a light cleaning. Few collectors ever have the chance of owning this rarity, even in Good condition. Here, then, is an opportunity to obtain one of the finest examples available in today's market. Struck from very lightly clashed dies.
According to Walter Breen, this variety came about when a 1917 working die received an additional impression from a 1918 hub during the annealing process. The error was not detected even when the San Francisco mintmark was applied to the die, nor until after some coinage was produced. The chances of such an error occurring undetected through so many different processes is very low, which is why such overdates are so rare during the twentieth century. We must give the mints credit for their general high level of quality. We must also be thankful, because when they do make a mistake, its usually spectacular and its always a boon for collectors.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 243A, PCGS# 5726, GSID# 5571)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 6.25 grams
ASW: 0.18085oz
Mintage: 11,072,000
Auction Info
1994 ANA Sale #122 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
July, 1994
27th-30th
Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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