1859-S $2.50 MS(PCGS#7790)

Summer 2025 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6231

Grade

AU55

Price

2,040

Lot Description

Delightful warm honey-olive and pinkish-orange surfaces retain ample luster and predominantly sharp striking detail. The San Francisco Mint produced no quarter eagles in 1858, and when it returned to coinage of this denomination in 1859 its delivery of 15,200 pieces represented a significant reduction from the outputs achieved in 1856 and 1857. The 1859-S is understandably scarce in circulated grades, and with Mint State survivors rare this pleasing Choice AU represents a significant find for the astute gold enthusiast.