1872 G25C BG-818, Washington Head MS(PCGS#10679)

August 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3175

Grade

MS64

Price

1,080

Lot Description

1872 Round 25 Cents. BG-818. Rarity-4-. Washington Head. MS-64 (NGC). Lovely satin to softly frosted surfaces are further adorned with vivid medium gold patina. While not the rarest type in the California small denomination gold series, BG-818 is one of the most popular due to the Washington portrait design. Near-Gems are scarce from a condition standpoint, however, which fact further highlights the significance of this offering for the advanced collector. NGC Census: 9; 14 finer in this category (MS-67 * finest). PCGS# 10679. NGC ID: 2BT9. Click here for certification details from NGC.