Lot 699
1837 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. . B-1. PCGS graded MS-64. Possibly the finest known of this variety, and certainly well up in the Condition Census for the Browning-1 die pairing. Quickly identifiable by a crack through the first star, above the date, to the last two stars on the right, and another crack on the reverse through D STATE to the rims above. Sharp on all but a few upper stars, and very frosty and white at the centers, delicate gold around the periphery. We note a few very light hairlines, including a thin one down Liberty's neck, but the surfaces and eye appeal certainly approach that of a gem example. The reverse die is well executed, but may have been lapped as the right wing of the eagle shows weak definition on this inside near the shield. Hopefully, this one will sell to a variety collector who can study the minor cracks and nuances of this scarce late die state. PCGS has graded 15 this high, with 15 graded higher of the date.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
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