1850 QUARTER DOLLAR
PCGS Nos: 5415, 5544
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 190,800
Proofs: estimated 10
Designer: Obverse by Thomas
Sully, executed by Christian Gobrecht, modified by Robert Ball Hughes;
Reverse by Christian Gobrecht
Diameter: ±24.3 millimeters
Metal Content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: ±103.1
grains (±6.7 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia, PA) below the eagle on the reverse
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Images courtesy of David
Akers Numismatics, Inc.
Significant examples:
"Proof" (illustrated
above). Ex - Pittman collection
PCGS MS-65. Ex - Bowers
& Merena Galleries' "The Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part
III", May 21, 2001, Lot 1444, "Extra 1 in Dentils",
illustrated, sold for $8,625.00
Recent appearances:
PCGS MS-63. Ex - Ira &
Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection,
Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 1626, illustrated, sold for
$1,725.00
MS-63. Ex - Heritage
Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Philadelphia 2000" Sale, August
6-7, 2000, Lot 5525, not plated, sold for $1,265.00
Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "65th Anniversary Sale",
October 17-19, 2000, Lot 710, plated, sold for $1,035.00
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated example graded by PCGS is a single MS-65.
The finest Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-62.
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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