1924-D 25C MS(PCGS#5748)

The November 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3124

Grade

MS68

Price

6,463

Lot Description

Luminous Census-Topping 1924-D Standing Liberty Quarter 1924-D Standing Liberty Quarter. MS-68 (NGC). Stone white throughout, with radiant luster in the fields and wholly bathed in white frost on the obverse and reverse. No hint of toning is present, and the luster shines with strong radiance. The strike is better than average, but minor softness is present on Liberty's head and the usual two shield bosses. Thin die cracks extend through various peripheral devices common to this series. The textured luster that was used to create these shows as microscopic three dimensional variations to the die surface, this creates the satin finish common to this era and series. Study with a strong loupe finds just how remarkable the quality is for a quarter of this era, as the fields and devices are so close to perfection in preservation, and splendidly free of the usual contact marks. Alone at this lofty perch in terms of quality, neither PCGS nor NGC have seen another 1924-D of this quality, and certain to command considerable attention for its impressive stature. PCGS# 5748. Provenance: Ex: Just Having Fun Collection. NGC Census: 1; none finer in any designation.