1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS(PCGS#5426)

Spring 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

4015

Grade

MS64+

Prix

3 600

Description du lot

This minimally toned example is boldly struck with full frosty luster to both sides. Overall smooth, as befits the assigned grade, and uncommonly so in a survivor of this popular type in the Liberty Seated quarter series. This was one of the denominations affected by the wide ranging weight reductions imposed on U.S. silver coinage through the Act of February 21, 1853. Unlike the half dime and dime, which had only arrows added to the obverse to denote the weight change, the larger quarter and half dollar also had a glory of rays added to the field on the reverse. The Arrows and Rays design was used only in 1853, creating a one year type that has long enjoyed strong numismatic demand. The Philadelphia Mint's quarter of the year is far more obtainable than the 1853-O, and is usually the issue acquired by type collectors. While lower grade Mint State examples can usually be easily obtained, Choice and Gem survivors such as this are scarce, if not rare, and always see spirited bidding when they appear at auction.