1906 25C PR(PCGS#5692)

June 2020 Pre-Long Beach U.S. & World Coin Auction #116

Auctioneer

Goldberg Auctioneers

Lot Number

248

Grade

PR68

Price

6,000

Lot Description

Lot 248 1906. NGC graded Proof 68.Fully white gem proof with a crisp and full strike, gorgeous original mint surfaces and exceptional surface quality. This coin is virtually as nice as the moment is was struck at the Mint so long ago. Recall that in 1906, the area of San Francisco suffered from a terrible earthquake and subsequent fire which wiped out much of that city. That earthquake had major ramifications on the east coast as well, and a financial crises was soon boiling over in 1907. And this lovely quarter lived to see it all happen, perfectly unscathed and pristine. Only 675 struck. Pop 10; 3 finer, 2 in 68 Star, 1 in 68+.Estimated Value $5,000 - UP