Lot 705
1853 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows and rays. PCGS graded MS-65. One of the finest known of this condition rarity. PCGS has graded only 11 this high, with 5 graded higher (4 as MS-66, and 1 as MS-67) of this important one year type coin. Fully struck throughout, including Liberty's head, the stars, the eagle's claws and feathers, with no hint of weakness to be found. Toned with bluish gray shades around the periphery of the obverse, with deeper gold hues through the reverse rays. Close examination will note planchet roller lines running at a 45 degree angle up from left to right on the obverse, and these are mint caused and faint. No signs of contact jump out, the coin was obviously well preserved from the time of issue, and has been tucked away in Dr. Benson's collection since 1944. Abundant luster remains, as this coin avoided the last 50 plus years of dippings and cleanings, which so diminished the luster of most of its brethren. Hence, this one was awarded the coveted gem classification from PCGS, on the first run through no less! If you demand a gem for your type set or collection, and can appreciate the beauty of this lightly toned coin, then bid high as we anticipate many will desire this condition rarity.
Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000.
From the Benson collection and purchased from James G. Macallister on April 3, 1944 for $1.50 as "Unc."
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