1875-S 20C MS(PCGS#5298)

The Regency Auction 32

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

379

Grade

MS67

Price

19,388

Lot Description

This is a wonderful example of this odd denomination in SUPERB GEM. Clearly this coin has been lovingly cared for nearly 150 years! Both sides are wonderfully lustrous with a lovely pearly hue that is dusted delicately over smooth fields and sharply struck devices. A band of gold, tan, olive, and russet hues grace areas of the periphery imparting a totally original look. While there is a touch of weakness, as usually seen on the reverse, the definition is much stronger than usually seen on examples of this date. The surfaces are of impeccable quality, and the eye appeal is spectacular for the type! PCGS 6, NGC 8. The last one to sell realized $19,200 in October 2018 and prior to that, one sold in September 2018 for $33,600. The current PCGS value is listed at $27,500. Just a single MS68 is graded finer at PCGS, a coin that most recently sold for $52,875. This coin is one of the FINEST and worthy of a SUPERB type set. Cert. Number 37754648 PCGS # 5298