Lot 606
1871 Pattern Quarter Dollar. Silver, reeded edge. Population of only 1 with 1 higher, in Proof 66. PCGS graded Proof 60. Struck from James Longacre's "Indian Princess" design. This is definitely the Farouk specimen as evidenced by the"lacquer" on the surface that he applied to all of his coin in order to keep them from discoloring in Egypt. We also note an area of copper discoloration on the obverse (PCGS # 61358) .
Estimated Value $4,800 - 5,200.
King Farouk; Sotheby's 1954 "Palace Collection" lot 1879 "EF".
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