1857 Liberty Seated Quarter. MS-66+ (NGC).

Blushes of pretty peripheral toning in iridescent steel-blue and reddish-russet give way to near-brilliance toward the centers. This is a brightly lustrous coin, frosty to semi-reflective in finish on both sides. Well struck for the issue, otherwise sharp to full detail wanes minimally only along the upper obverse border and at the bottom of the eagle on the reverse. 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.