1857 Liberty Seated Quarter. MS-66 (PCGS).

This richly original example exhibits iridescent undertones of antique gold, pale blue and, on the reverse, reddish-orange. Otherwise warm steel-olive and pewter-gray in color, the surfaces are fully lustrous with a remarkably smooth appearance for a No Motto Liberty Seated quarter. In 1857, the Philadelphia Mint struck 9,644,000 quarters, the third largest mintage of the entire Liberty Seated design. Because of its relative availability up to and including Gem specimens, the 1857 is often chosen by type collectors who desire excellence. Above MS-65, the situation changes and the population figures drop sharply (and likely include a few resubmissions). The advanced numismatist would be well advised to pay close attention as this lovely premium Gem crosses the auction block.

PCGS# 5442. NGC ID: 23TE.

PCGS Population: 39; 18 finer (MS-68 finest).

Estimate: $2’000.00