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1796 25C MS63 PCGS.

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1796 25C MS63 PCGS.
1796 25C MS63 PCGS.<p>B-2, R.3. Easily distinguishable by the high 6 in the date, B-2 is the more common of the two known die marriages of the 1796 Draped Bust Quarter. The eccentric Colonel E. H. R. Green once owned 200 Mint State 1796 Quarters, most of which were of the B-2 variety, but we do not know whether or not the present representative came from Green's holdings. This is a richly toned example with dominant charcoal-gray color with splashes of lavender patina in the center of the reverse. The impression is expertly centered and bold over most areas, but the eagle's head is characteristically soft for the variety. Modest underlying brightness is evident at a few angles, but we can find no singularly mentionable handling marks. In addition to a limited original mintage of 6,146 pieces, the 1796 is popular as the first U.S. Quarter and the only issue of the Draped Bust, Small Eagle type.From the John H. Crisp Collection. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with that pace, so we strongly recommend that you place a realistic proxy bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Premier carry a 20% Buyer's Premium.