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1815 25C MS64 PCGS. Ex: Troy Wiseman Collection. B-1,

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1815 25C MS64 PCGS. Ex: Troy Wiseman Collection. B-1,
<B>1815<25C> MS64 PCGS.</B></I> B-1, R.1. This is the first year of issue for John Reich's Capped Bust design quarter dollar coinage. Only one die pair is known, and it lasted for the entire production of 89,235 coins, including examples delivered January 10, 1816. It was the same day that a fire broke out in one of the Mint's buildings, ruining the rolling mill and other equipment, making it impossible to coin any further silver of gold pieces. Large cents were the only coins struck in 1816, due to the existence of a supply of ready-made planchets for these coins. During 1815, only quarter dollars, half dollars, and half eagles were coined, and only the quarters are readily available. This example is sharply struck and exceptionally attractive with hints of gold color over lustrous ivory surfaces. Both sides have brilliant mint bloom. A few scattered surface marks on each side limit the grade and keep this example out of the Gem grade level. Population: 15 in 64, 4 finer (7/06).<BR><I>From The Troy Wiseman Collection.</B></I>