1825 QUARTER DOLLAR
PCGS Nos: 5336, 5337
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 168,000
Proofs: estimated 10
Designer: John Reich
Diameter: ±29 millimeters
Metal Content:
Silver - ±89%
Copper - ±11%
Weight: 104 grains (6.74 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (all
dates of this type were struck at Philadelphia)
|
Images courtesy of Heritage
Numismatic Auctions
Varieties (3):
Browning 1 -
Rare
Browning 2 - Common
Browning 3 - Scarce
Recent appearances:
See variety listings
"AU-50"
(illustrated above). Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s
"Santa Clara" Sale, November 16-17, 2000, Lot 5261, not
illustrated, sold for $1,092.50, where it was
described as follows: "Browning-2, R.2. The pale golden-gray surfaces
have a few scattered abrasions on each side, and slight wear is visible on
the highpoints. A trace of darker toning is visible on the highpoints of
Liberty's hair on the obverse, and a faint scratch is noticed in the left
obverse field."
NGC MS-64. Ex - Superior Galleries' "The ANA 2001 National
Money Show Auction", March 8-9, 2001, Lot 239, "1825/3",
sold for $2,875.00
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated "1825/4/3" example graded by PCGS is a single
MS-67.
The finest Uncirculated "1825/2" example graded by PCGS is a single MS-63.
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
"John Reich Journal,
January 2001", Volume 13, Issue 2, page 15
|