1879 25C J-1593 PR(PCGS#61970)

Summer 2025 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3478

Grade

PR65

Price

26,400

Lot Description

<strong>Obv:</strong> A head of Liberty that is essentially a miniature version of that which the Mint used for regular issue Morgan silver dollar production, 1878 to 1921. The periphery in inscribed ** E PLURIBUS ******* UNUM **** with the date 1879 below. <strong>Rev:</strong> An eagle with spread wings clutches an olive sprig in its right talon, a group of three arrows in its left. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is inscribed along the upper border, the motto IN GOD WE TRUST curves through the lower field around the eagle, and the denomination QUARTER DOLLAR is inscribed along the lower border. Delicate iridescent toning in champagne-pink and olive-gray adorns fully impressed, appreciably reflective surfaces.<p>Slightly over a dozen of these are known, per the <em>uspatterns.com</em> website, which is far too small of a number to meet demand from pattern enthusiasts and advanced Morgan dollar collectors. We expect this delightful Gem to see spirited bidding and sell for a nice premium.