Lot 561
1853 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows and rays. PCGS graded Proof 63. Here is an extreme rarity which is of inestimable importance. Breen guesses that 5 were struck in proof, on March 3, 1854, of those PCGS has graded 3 coins, this one as PR-63, and 2 higher. This coin is easily identifiable by a minor scratch below the date, and the mottled gray and gold tones on each side. The strike is amazing, the devices so full and complete the dies must nearly have shattered when striking this piece.
A foremost opportunity for the specialist, this coin has added desirability because it is a one year type coin. Therefore, any collector who demands first year of issue, or is collecting type coins must have an example of this date. With so few struck, and even fewer known today, there simply aren't enough to go around. An historic offering that should bring a strong price.
Estimated Value $27,500-UP.
Ex: Stack's Auction '80, August, 1980: 1184.
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