1838 25C B-1 MS(PCGS#39015)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2011

Grade

MS62

Price

2,820

Lot Description

1838 Capped Bust Quarter. B-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-62 (PCGS). Attractive golden-russet and teal-blue toning spans the obverse and reverse in a somewhat mottled fashion. This coin is well struck, Liberty's curls and the eagle are sharp, although a few of the stars lack their full radial centers. Minor handling marks are present when studied closely. PCGS# 39015.