Stack's Bowers Galleries

November 2020 Auction  –  11 - 14 November 2020

Stack's Bowers Galleries, November 2020 Auction

Live Sessions: US Coins and Banknotes

Part 1: We, 11.11.2020, from 12:00 AM CET
Part 2: We, 11.11.2020, from 6:00 PM CET
Part 3: We, 11.11.2020, from 11:00 PM CET
Part 4: Th, 12.11.2020, from 7:00 PM CET
Part 5: Th, 12.11.2020, from 11:00 PM CET
Part 6: Fr, 13.11.2020, from 12:00 AM CET
Part 7: Fr, 13.11.2020, from 7:00 PM CET
Part 8: Sa, 14.11.2020, from 1:00 AM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

Liberty Seated Quarter
1859 Liberty Seated Quarter. Type II Reverse. Proof-66+ Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
This is an interestingly and originally toned Gem, otherwise silver-tinged surfaces revealing a crescent of bold antique-copper patina over the upper and right reverse. A faint trace of similar color is also evident along the lower right obverse border. Fully struck throughout and expertly preserved in all regards, this amazing specimen ranks among the finest survivors of this scarce early Proof quarter issue. As with its identically dated half dime, dime, half dollar and silver dollar counterparts, the Proof 1859 quarter is far scarcer than a mintage of 800 pieces might imply. With many examples being released into circulation when they failed to sell to collectors, unmistakable Proof survivors are elusive. This is an exceptionally well preserved and aesthetically pleasing specimen that is far finer than most that we have handled over the years.
PCGS# 85555. NGC ID: 23WL.
PCGS Population: 2; with a single Proof-67 Cameo finer in this category.
Estimate: $17500

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Price realized 11'000 USD
Starting price 1 USD
Estimate 17'500 USD
The auction is closed.
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