Photo Denom Date Grade TPG Variety GFRC Rating Price Description Buy
Seated 25C 1872 Seated 25C 1872
 MS63 PCGS
11395979
Gem SOLD
$3300 		New April 2! Gem Original, Classic Silver.. Frosty, untoned centers host bold crescents of blue-green and russet color at the rims, and the overall eye appeal of this GFRC-rated Gem example is exceptional. Flashy luster is proof-like, but business strike status is assured by the lack of a die cut (Briggs reverse C) at the upper left of the reverse shield. The contrast between the central devices and the surrounding patina is strong, and the in-hand appeal is compelling. A few lines are evident in the right obverse field. Stars above Liberty are soft, but the claw joints are sharp. Production of Seated quarters fell substantially after the onset of the Civil War and did not recover until the mid-1870s, as newly discovered western silver flooded the Mints. This year represents the last of these lower-mintage issues, with 182,000 coins struck. PCGS notes 153 coins total, with six pieces in MS63 and nine examples finer. The PCGS price guide value is $3,000 in MS63, rising to $4,500 in MS64. Previously from the ANR LaBelle sale (July 25, 2005), lot 1066, where it realized $3,450. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. #5481 December 1969