1858 25C PR(PCGS#5554)

June 2021 Pre-Long Beach U.S. & World Coin Auction #122

Auctioneer

Goldberg Auctioneers

Lot Number

719

Grade

PR64

Price

1,860

Lot Description

Lot 719 1858. PCGS graded Proof 64.Lovely, blue and gold toning on both sides. The obverse sports a handsome fiery yellow with russet and deeper peripheral tones while the reverse shows a more uniform silver gray around the eagle and bold, needle sharp striking. A rare date in Proof, as these early Proofs were just starting to gain popularity with collectors. so mintages increased from the decade prior from three to five coins to perhaps 100 this year. Not too many by any standard today! Only 100 struck. Pop 13; 8 finer for regular Proof, 1 in 64+, 5 in 65, 2 in 66.(PCGS # 5554) Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900