1918/7-S 25C MS(PCGS#5726)

February 2026 Showcase Auction - The James A. Stack, Sr. Collection Part II

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

25068

Grade

AU55

Price

19,200

Lot Description

A remarkable condition rarity for an overdate that is elusive even in the lowest grades. Pale golden-russet toning is a bit bolder on the reverse, equally original and attractive on both sides. Overall detail is expectably bold for a lightly circulated 1918/7-S quarter, the all-important 7 underdigit crisp and many other design elements sharp. Minimally circulated, we even note plenty of softly frosted mint luster that shines forth nicely as the coin rotates under a light.<p>It is surprising to learn that the undisputed classic 20th century overdate was first noticed in the 1930s many years after being released into circulation. The 1918/7-S quarter has remained at the forefront of the numismatic conscience ever since. A key issue for the series on par if not exceeding the vaunted 1916 Standing Liberty quarter, this variety has been one of the most popular of all modern overdates and had become an essential component for both Set Registry collectors and series specialists. The coins were produced from a single die pair and were generally weakly struck. Because of the lapse between issuance and its discovery, many of the coins entered general use rather than being immediately retained by collectors. As a result, the vast majority of recorded specimens are around VF or so. Above that grade, the variety becomes conditionally scarce. Not all that far from Mint State, this handsome AU specimen is a perfect representative of the great overdate that will bring considerable pride of ownership.