Lot 1821
1870 Pattern Quarter Dollar. Silver, reeded edge. Judd-888. Pollock-987, High rarity-5. PCGS graded Proof 64. Gorgeous old time toning on this one, with darker hues in the fields hugging the devices, and lighter grays in the open field areas. We believe this coin will be a favorite of most of those viewing, as anyone who knows toned coins will find this exceptional. Faint hairlines account for the grade, and a couple of trivial handling ticks on the reverse. Sharp on the obverse, the reverse too, save for the denomination, which was lightly cut into the die by Barber. Note that the design incorporates the curled up cap on Liberty, with a diadem of large stars and a ribbon over her shoulder with LIBERTY. On the reverse we see a wreath of corn, wheat and cotton, and the denomination and date at the center, with STANDARD above. PCGS has graded 6 this high, with 2 graded higher (both PR-65), making this one of the better ones known of the die pairing (PCGS # 61132) .
Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Hollinbeck Stamp & Coin Company's auction circa 1944-46 as lot 1566 where it was identified as aluminum (J-892) according to the handwritten notes on the flip.
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