Lot 807
1916-D Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. This one is from Dr. Benson's type set, and what a nice coin it is! Frosty luster in the obverse fields overlayed with a delicate gold, green and red tones, especially on the lower right obverse, the reverse more evenly toned antique gray and gold hues. Fairly well struck, with the only signs of weakness located on the eagle's claws. Close examination will locate precious few signs of handling, and we feel it was conservatively graded. PCGS notes just 54 graded this high, with only 3 graded higher (all MS-67). Final year of issue, and excellent in every way. This is the rare "double mintmark" as noted in Breen's Encyclopedia.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700.
From the Benson collection and purchased from James G. Macallister on September 9, 1944 for $2.00.
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