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Session Three - Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 5:00 pm
1805 Q
UARTER
E
AGLE
Enlargement
1854
1805 BD-1, Rarity 4.
PCGS graded AU-50.
CAC APPROVED.
The only known die pairing for the year, only 1,781 Capped Bust quarter
eagles were minted in 1805, and this issue is considered scarce-to-rare in all grades. In
Early U.S. Gold Coin Varieties
, John Dannreuther esti-
mates a surviving population of 100 to 150 pieces, with most examples seen in the XF to AU levels.
The present example displays soft straw-gold color overall. Only a minor amount of striking softness is seen at the central regions, the periph-
eral striking details are well defined for such an early gold coin. Minor wear is discernible on the highpoints of the design elements, and
numerous adjustment marks are reported at the center of the obverse center, a few more show on the digits of the date. There is a vertical
scratch to the left of star 5 on the reverse and another mark under RT of LIBERTY, these being mentioned for future identification purposes.
The quality and visual appeal of this survivor are confirmed by the CAC sticker on the PCGS holder.
Pop 4; 39 finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS #
7653
)
Estimated Value ............................................................................................................................................................$16,000 - 17,000
I
MPORTANT
B
RILLIANT
U
NCIRCULATED
1825 $2.50
Enlargement
1855
1825. BD-2, High Rarity 4. PCGS graded MS-61
. The variety with a recut 5 in the date and a distant fraction on the reverse. There are
three die pairings for 1825 quarter eagles, and BD-2, the one featured in this lot, is the most available. A total of 4,434 pieces were struck of
which an estimated 100-125 are still known. The 1825 is the most common of the five issues of this type but it is still, of course, a rare coin
in all grades. Most survivors tend to come in the AU-50 to MS-60 range but the MS-61 here is a special treat. The prooflike surfaces of this
Uncirculated representative offer bright yellow-gold coloration and radiant luster throughout. The devices exhibit needle-sharp striking detail
with just a touch of highpoint softness over the eagle's shield. Small ticks and wispy marks are lightly scattered over each side, including one
field mark to the right of star 2.
Pop 10; 14 finer, 3 in 62, 5 in 63, 5 in 64, 1 in 67.
(
PCGS # 7664
)
Estimated Value ............................................................................................................................................................$25,000 - 27,000
