1873 25C J-1270, RD PR(PCGS#81555)

November 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8222

Grade

PR64RD

Price

5,280

Lot Description

1873 Pattern Liberty Seated Quarter. Judd-1270, Pollock-1412. Rarity-7+. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 RD (NGC). The design is the same that the Mint used to produce regular issue 1873 No Arrows, Close 3 Liberty Seated quarters. This is a vivid, predominantly reddish-orange specimen with blushes of salmon pink and cobalt blue iridescence evident as the surfaces dip into a light. These pieces were most likely struck for sale to collectors as part of complete off-metal Proof sets. It is estimated that fewer than a half dozen examples exist in copper. A rare opportunity for the specialist. Provenance: Ex Empire Coin Company; our (Bowers and Merena's) Roy Harte Collection Sale, Part II, March 1981, lot 626. NGC Census: just 1 in all grades in this category. PCGS# 81555. Click here for certification details from NGC.