1872 G25C BG-818, Washington Head MS(PCGS#10679)

March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6116

Grade

MS66

Price

2,160

Lot Description

1872 Round 25 Cents. BG-818, Musante GW-821. Rarity-4-. Washington Head. MS-66 (PCGS). A captivating example with warm medium gold patina to smooth, satin to modestly semi-reflective surfaces. While not the rarest type in the California small denomination gold series, BG-818 is one of the most popular due to the Washington portrait design. Upper end Gems such as this are rare from a condition standpoint, however, which fact further highlights the significance of this offering for the advanced collector. Provenance: Acquired from J.J. Teaparty, date not recorded. Company tag with attribution notation included. PCGS Population: 8; 0 finer. PCGS# 10679. NGC ID: 2BT9. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.