Lot 1272
One of the Finest Known 1918/7-S Quarters. NGC graded MS-66. Bright and lustrous with full mint bloom in the fields. The luster glows from both sides, where we note a tiny area of toning along the lower reverse. Liberty's head, shield rivets and other minor areas show the typical and ever present weakness from the lazy presses of the San Francisco Mint. Somehow the coiners rarely brought up all the minute details by revving up the stiking pressure during this period. This allowed dies to last longer, but frustrates collectors who want fully struck coins. However, the all important, and it is very important overdate is bold and complete, visible even to the naked eye. The lower loop of the 8 is filled by the big 'ole tail of the underlying 7. One of the classic rarities of numismatics, collectors have been searching for this overdate for decades. Few have turned up, keeping prices and demand high. A beautiful coin that will excite even experienced numismatists.
One of only 3 so graded by the combined grading police of NGC and PCGS (according to their recent Population Reports), with a single coin graded higher. There haven't been any gems graded with Full Heads. Thus, if you want a superb gem, then this is the coin for you.
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