1840-O 25C Drapery MS(PCGS#5398)

Spring 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4227

Grade

MS64

Price

6,300

Lot Description

Coin-for-coin, the 1840-O Drapery is considerably rarer than its identically dated counterpart of the No Drapery design type. For while both of these issues were represented in the New Orleans Hoard of 1982, the 1840-O Drapery constituted a smaller percentage of that find. A conditionally rare Choice Mint State coin, this minimally toned example is lustrous for the grade with a frosty texture to the surfaces. Very well struck for a product of the early New Orleans Mint, with only small, wispy marks that are not worthy of individual attention.