Lot 871
1836 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 Browning-3, R-1. Displays a hint of light toning on both sides. Typically frosty for the issue, the nearly ice-white surfaces are exceedingly choice with few abrasions, hence the desirable '64 grade. Deficiency isn't in the cards, either, when it comes to this coin's detail, in fact, outstanding is the word to describe the striking detail on the main hair curls, the cap folds, the drapery clasp. Only the front part of the bust shows weakness, as do several of the stars. Much of this may be due to the cracked state of the obverse die (see below). The reverse is exceedingly bold with outstanding detail in the feathers, the claws, as well as the shield, both horizontal lines and vertical stripes of which show completely. A desirable specimen. Pop 6; 1 finer in 65 (PCGS # 5355) .
Die characteristics: Star 7 points to the center of the lower curl. On the reverse the branch stem is centered above the right side of the C in the denomination. The period is far from the C. The eagle has a tongue. A late die state, with multiple cracks on each side.
Logan: "From unique obverse and reverse dies, not used for any other die marriages. Among all small size Capped Bust quarter dollars, only this variety and 1831 B-1 were not die linked with any other varieties." The obverse has a very light crack joining the drapery and stars 1 through 5. Another extremely faint die crack joins tops of the date. Perfect reverse. Several others noted as well.
Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000.
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