1818/5 25C B-1 MS(PCGS#38953)

June 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1306

Grade

XF45

Price

1,170

Lot Description

1818/5 Capped Bust Quarter. B-1. Rarity-2. EF-45 (PCGS). Originally toned pewter and dove gray surfaces retain plenty of bold to sharp definition from a nicely centered, well executed strike. Popular as the only clear overdate variety of the issue, the 1818/5 B-1 also enjoys strong demand among type collectors seeking an example of the Large Diameter Capped Bust quarter of 1815 to 1828. Provenance: From the Boston Old City Hall Collection. PCGS# 5323. Click here for certification details from PCGS.