1818/5 25C MS(PCGS#5323)

1818/5 25C MS (PCGS#5323)

The January 2013 Americana Sale

详细说明: 1818/5 Capped Bust Quarter. B-1. Rarity-2. MS-65 (PCGS). One of the finest seen of this popular overdate issue and tied with six others as the third best as reported by PCGS. The toning is elegant with a harmonious blend of russet-gold with pale yellow and delicate teal intermixed over the lustrous fields. Rather sharp for the strike, as the stars all have bold radial definition and Liberty's curls are clearly defined. On the reverse the eagle is generally sharp as well as the lettering and dentils. Quality and eye appeal are always in high demand as collectors seek the finest available for their type or date collections. As on overdate this scarce condition rarity will see additional demand.<br /> <br /> The obverse die that was used to coin these was apparently left over and not used from 1815, the final digit was punched over with an 8, although the flag and upright of the 5 are still visible. Coinage began and another overdate was created. Evidence of die clashing is clear within the fields of the obverse and reverse, where the dies struck each other without a planchet between them, a common feature to these early coins. Certain to please the connoisseur who demands handsome toning, eye appeal and Gem quality.