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ANA Signature US Coin Sale 1258 2-6 Aug 2017
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1879 25C Washlady Quarter Dollar, Judd-1590, Pollock-1783, High R.6 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. The Washlady design is attributed to Charles Barber, with Liberty's hair bound behind the head. The obverse has UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border with the date below the bust. The reverse has an eagle clutching an olive branch and three arrows. The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA legend and E PLURIBUS UNUM motto follow inside the upper reverse border with the denomination expressed as QUAR. DOLLAR below. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. Today the Washlady design is one of the most desirable in the entire pattern series; however, at the time of issue it was not well received. Liberty's hair was perceived as "disheveled." The Washlady name dates to the April 1891 Doughty Collection, held by New York Coin and Stamp, and David Proskey is generally given credit for the name. Also known in copper and listed in white metal. This is an all-brilliant example with strong field-device contrast on each side. Slight strike softness is noted in the centers, undoubtedly from opposition of the design on each side. Nearly flawless.
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1879 25C Washlady Quarter Dollar, Judd-1590, Pollock-1783, High R.6 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. The Washlady design is attributed to Charles Barber, with Liberty's hair bound behind the head. The obverse has UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border with the date below the bust. The reverse has an eagle clutching an olive branch and three arrows. The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA legend and E PLURIBUS UNUM motto follow inside the upper reverse border with the denomination expressed as QUAR. DOLLAR below. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. Today the Washlady design is one of the most desirable in the entire pattern series; however, at the time of issue it was not well received. Liberty's hair was perceived as "disheveled." The Washlady name dates to the April 1891 Doughty Collection, held by New York Coin and Stamp, and David Proskey is generally given credit for the name. Also known in copper and listed in white metal. This is an all-brilliant example with strong field-device contrast on each side. Slight strike softness is noted in the centers, undoubtedly from opposition of the design on each side. Nearly flawless.
HID02901242017