1881 Octagonal 25 Cents. BG-799AA. Rarity-7. Indian Head. MS-62 (PCGS). OGH.

The popular and rare "Obese Indian" variety. Semi-reflective in finish with vivid honey-orange color, this is a boldly struck and highly appealing piece at the assigned grade level. Though tied numerically to the BG-799 varieties made by Christopher Moerig, BG-799AA was made by a completely unknown manufacturer. The primary difference between the two types is the arrangement of the obverse stars. On the Mohrig varieties, six stars appear on the left side of the obverse and seven appear on the right. On this variety, the stars are arranged five left, eight right. Of the 12 specimens listed in the 2003 Leonard census, many are believed to be duplicates. PCGS CoinFacts suggests that perhaps as few as eight different examples can be accounted for in numismatic hands, and that offered here is among the finest certified. Outstanding rarity for the advanced collector.

PCGS# 10653. NGC ID: 2BSG.

PCGS Population: 2; 2 finer (both MS-63).

From the Oregon Collection.