1818 25C MS(PCGS#5322)

Summer 2025 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4248

Grade

VF30

Price

900

Lot Description

Tompkins Die Stage 1/3, Rea et al. Die State P. In this die state, the reverse die is beginning to shatter with three radial cracks present: from the left border through the letter N in UNITED; from the upper border, through the second letter T in STATES, the scroll at the letter I in PLURIBUS, the eagle's beak, into its right wing; and from the border at 2 o'clock into the field between the letters ER in AMERICA. Pretty surfaces exhibit target-like toning in powder blue, rose-orange and antique gold colors, both sides overlaid in warmer olive-gray patina that is more extensive on the obverse. Smooth in hand with glints of frosty luster and plenty of bold definition remaining to the major design elements.<p><strong>Steve M. Tompkins Commentary:</strong> A colorful mid grade and middle stage example of this scarce die marriage. Collecting all the die stages as they revealed themselves on the coins struck from these dies is a true challenge.