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1873-S 25C Arrows MS65 NGC. Briggs 2-B. Nearly the entire mintage of 156,000 coins entered the channels of commerce, making the 1873-S very rare in all Mint State grades. The issue is the second-rarest Arrows quarter issue after the 1873-CC in high grades. Collectors seeking an example through AU condition should have little difficulty, but for those who demand one of perhaps 25 Uncirculated coins extant, patience is key. NGC and PCGS each list three coins in MS65 and none finer (11/16), possibly including one or two resubmissions or crossovers.
This Condition Census offering is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for series specialists. Mottled champagne-gold, russet, and olive hues embrace surfaces that remain frosty and brilliant beneath the iridescent patina. The left-hand stars are fully detailed, while the right-hand stars are typically flat, diagnostic of the variety. The eagle is boldly defined with a touch of softness on the olive leaves. A few small, dark toning spots on the reverse are the simplest pedigree markers. Wonderful preservation and eye appeal.
1873-S 25C Arrows MS65 NGC. Briggs 2-B. Nearly the entire mintage of 156,000 coins entered the channels of commerce, making the 1873-S very rare in all Mint State grades. The issue is the second-rarest Arrows quarter issue after the 1873-CC in high grades. Collectors seeking an example through AU condition should have little difficulty, but for those who demand one of perhaps 25 Uncirculated coins extant, patience is key. NGC and PCGS each list three coins in MS65 and none finer (11/16), possibly including one or two resubmissions or crossovers.
This Condition Census offering is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for series specialists. Mottled champagne-gold, russet, and olive hues embrace surfaces that remain frosty and brilliant beneath the iridescent patina. The left-hand stars are fully detailed, while the right-hand stars are typically flat, diagnostic of the variety. The eagle is boldly defined with a touch of softness on the olive leaves. A few small, dark toning spots on the reverse are the simplest pedigree markers. Wonderful preservation and eye appeal.