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Proof ***Auction Highlight*** 1878 Briggs 4-D Seated Liberty Quarter 25c Graded pr67 By SEGS (fc)

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:3,250.00 - 6,500.00 USD
Proof ***Auction Highlight*** 1878 Briggs 4-D Seated Liberty Quarter 25c Graded pr67 By SEGS (fc)
***Auction Highlight*** 1878 Briggs 4-D Seated Liberty Quarter 25c Graded pr67 By SEGS. The Mint was gradually perfecting the art of proof coinage by the late 1870s, but few 19th century proofs can match the quality and eye appeal of this example. This incredible 1878 quarter graded PR67 displays undeniable elements of contrast, especially on the reverse, where the richly frosted devices seem to float on deeply reflective fields. Teal Green graces the obverse center with purplish-blue iridescence near the rim, while the reverse exhibits less intense color, predominantly at the center right. The strike and preservation are equally impeccable. It is the Briggs 4-D Variety which exhibits a die lump at the base of Liberty's staff, while the reverse reveals a die lump in the middle of the horizontal shield lines. Struck in the year the Morgan (or "Bland," as it was known at the time) dollar was introduced, the 1878 proof Seated quarters were struck to the extent of just 800 coins. This coin is tied for 2nd finest of the issue, regardless of any other qualifiers. I have included the lone ms68, the ex Eric Newman example, and another ms67 for your comparison. I think you will agree, ours compares very favorably. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation