1870-G Octagonal 25 Cents. BG-758. Rarity-7+. Liberty Head. AU-50 (PCGS).

Highly desirable AU quality for this exceedingly rare BG number. Both sides are dressed in rich, deep honey-orange color with tinges of more vivid pinkish-rose evident as the coin rotates under a light. Traces of original luster persist and, while a bit soft overall, the detail is sufficient to allow ready attribution of the variety. This die pairing was discovered by David or Susan Doering, circa 1968 to 1980, and first published in their reference California Fractional Gold (1980). The second edition (2003) of the Breen-Gillio reference on this series enumerates only three specimens, although the current PCGS Population Report lists six examples in grades ranging from EF-45 to MS-64. There are none listed at NGC. Allowing for minimal duplication due to resubmissions, the offered coin is one of perhaps just four or five examples of BG-758 available to specialists, and is sure to see spirited bidding at auction.

PCGS# 10585. NGC ID: 2BP9.

Estimate: $1500