1859 G25C BG-701, PL MS(PCGS#842005)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6391

Grade

MS67PL

Price

2,280

Lot Description

1859-FD Octagonal 25 Cents. BG-701. Rarity-6-. Liberty Head. MS-67 PL (NGC). A pristine yellow-gold Superb Gem that exhibits a sharp strike and outstanding eye appeal. The fields are not quite as reflective as is usually seen, but instead display satiny luster that reveals the swirling die polishing lines that are common on fractional gold pieces from this period. Frontier, Deviercy & Co. were the makers for this run of Liberty head quarters, (BG-701 through BG-720). This is the single finest example of BG-701 that has thus far been graded at PCGS and betters the next highest example by two points (MS-65 PL) PCGS Population: 1 in 67 PL, none finer. PCGS# 842005. NGC ID: 2BMA. Click here for certification details from NGC.