Lot 1355
1855-S Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Very scarce in higher grades of mint state. Well struck, white and frosty. PCGS holder 08709036. A glistening near-gem of this important S-mint quarter dollar from 1855. The coin sports luster that dances a waltz around the surface. Subtle hints of old-silver gray and other toning bring out the expansiveness of the silvery color and outline the detail while it enhances the unexpectedly beautiful eye appeal of this rare coin. Pop 3; 1 finer in 65. (PCGS # 5437) .
The San Francisco Mint opened in 1854. The first year, it concentrated on the backlog of gold bullion deposits, striking gold dollars, quarter eagles, half eagles, eagles, and double eagles to the exclusion of the silver denominations. Then, presumably because it had made a dent in the gold, strikes in silver began in 1855, with quarter dollars and half dollars exclusively. Both denominations are rare. Dimes would follow in 1856, silver dollars in 1859, and half dimes in 1863.
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500.
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