1870 25C BG-789 MS(PCGS#10616)

The June 2011 Baltimore Auction

Auktionator

Stack's Bowers

Losnummer

9979

Erhaltungsgrad

MS63

Preis

374

Losbeschreibung

1870 Octagonal 25 Cents. BG-789. Rarity-4. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH--Second Generation. Gold Nugget. One of the classics of the series for the preposterous rendering of Liberty on the obverse with the thick or Goofy head with a prominent jaw, mouth too high with her upper lip touching her nose. Double struck as often seen, with slight rotation noted between strikes. These planchets had silver cores that are gold plated. Produced by an unknown maker during Period II (1858-1882), and one of the most comical and deservedly popular issues of this entire series.