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1818 25C MS66 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:33,750.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1818 25C MS66 NGC
<B>1818 25C MS66 NGC.</B></I> B-3, R.2. Breen Die State II. The variety is attributed by the following: on the obverse, the very wide, equally spaced date is relatively high above the border, the second 8 is not centered under the curl, star 1 points to between the first and second fold in the drapery; on the reverse, the left end of the scroll is under the upright of the D, the right end is centered under the right foot of A, the I of PLURIBUS is slightly left of center of the second T in STATES, and a crack extends from the edge through the lower arrow head and the two arrow rods above up toward the eagle. The die state is confirmed by the defective left feet in both 1s of the date.<BR> The 1818 quarter, from a mintage of 361,174 pieces, is readily obtainable in circulated grades. Even Mint State coins are not that elusive through MS64 or MS65. Premium Gems, however, are very difficult to locate, as evidenced by the 15 coins certified by NGC and PCGS, some of which are likely resubmissions. A mere two pieces are seen finer.<BR> The silvery surfaces of the amazing MS66 example being offered in the current lot is awash in full luster, and displays hints of light tan, somewhat more so on the reverse. A well executed strike brings out sharp definition on the design features, none of which reveal even the slightest hint of weakness. The dentilation is full on both sides, and neither exhibits any mentionable contact marks. Some light clash marks are visible on the reverse. This is an outstanding piece for a high grade type set. Census: 12 in 66, 1 finer (11/07).<BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> John Reich<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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