Patterns
1858 P25C Quarter Dollar, Judd-221, Pollock-264, High R.7, PR67+ NGC. CAC. The obverse features the regular Seated Liberty design. The reverse exhibits the distinctive Anthony Paquet design with an oddly formed eagle holding an olive branch and three long, slender arrows. The denomination is spelled in full as QUARTER DOLLAR and the statutory legend appears above the eagle, both are in Paquet's unusual lettering style. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. A stunning Superb Gem proof, this Paquet quarter exhibits cobalt-blue and pale green toning with light champagne near the borders. The strike is exquisite and the eye appeal is first-rate.
Ex: Eric P. Newman Collection, Part I (Heritage, 4/2013), lot 3922, where it brought $38,187.50.
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