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1853 Octagonal ¼ Dollar Breen-Gillio BG-101, Low Rarity 5, Die State III (rust and nose "broken," fr

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
1853 Octagonal ¼ Dollar Breen-Gillio BG-101, Low Rarity 5, Die State III (rust and nose  broken,  fr
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1853 The only octagonal quarter dollar issued by Joseph Brothers, the first firm to make California 25¢ and 50¢ gold pieces, according to the statement of Nathan Joseph (the youngest brother) in 1924. Small head, 9 stars around; denomination curved, date below. Very neat and professional work, as would be expected from these Liverpool watchmakers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, and jewelers. Known to have actually been issued in 1853: five examples were recovered from the wreck of the S.S. Winfield Scott, which sailed December 1, 1853. Rare (Low Rarity 5). Lovely bright Uncirculated, with a few brownish adhesions on the reverse. Certified by PCGS as MS63. This is the same grade as the Jay Roe piece, only 1 coin sold graded higher. This is the first time different die states have been recognized, thus this could be a finest known! Serial# 26703021 Totheroh Collection HKA#63310