California Fractional Gold
1872/1 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-868, High R.4, MS66 ★ Prooflike NGC. A crisply struck and flashy honey-gold Premium Gem. Contact is limited to a hair-thin through the wreath west of the ribbon loop. Struck on a slightly incomplete planchet, with the date complete but flush against the rim. A scarce overdated variety from the shop of the prolific Christopher Ferdinand Mohrig. Census: 5 in 66 (1 in 66★) Prooflike, 2 finer (1/17).