1871 G25C BG-720 MS(PCGS#10547)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2536

Grade

MS66

Price

3,120

Lot Description

1871 Octagonal 25 Cents. BG-720. Rarity-7. Liberty Head. MS-66 (PCGS). Dazzling semi-prooflike luster, with concentric die polish lines (as made) on both sides. Liberty's head is cracked and shattered, accounting for the short die life and extreme rarity of this variety. Interestingly, while PCGS estimates that only seven to nine examples of BG-720 are extant, the firm also reports 13 grading events. We suspect that the certified population data is swelled by resubmissions. In any event, this vivid golden-yellow premium Gem is tied for CC#1 at PCGS, and is sure to see spirited bidding among advanced collectors of California small denomination gold. PCGS Population: 2; 0 finer. PCGS# 10547. NGC ID: 2BMZ. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.