Owner Comments:
1870 25C Standard Silver Quarter Dollar,
Judd-876, Pollock-973
Rarity: Low R.7, PR64 Cam CAC Endorsed
Ex: Simpson / Bass
Struck in Silver with Reeded Edge
Obverse: William Barber rendition of the seated Liberty .Her left hand holding an olive branch and her right support a shield. A free standing liberty pole is behind the portrait, and a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY is draped over the shield. Thirteen stars encircle the periphery with the date 1870 below.
Reverse: The reverse has 25 CENTS in the center, surrounded by a thick agricultural wreath with STANDARD in small letters at the top.
Comment:
This Choice Proof has excellent contrast between the fields and devices, with pale champagne toning. A highly attractive example. Blazing silver white mirrors beam boldly all over. The devices stand out in stark, sharp contrast to the surrounding fields. While some light lines are noted in the fields, the eye appeal is unmarred by unsightly mishandling or splotchy toning. A minor spot at 7:30 and 10:00 on the obverse rim, as well as on the 7 on the date serve as pedigree hallmarks.
Provenance/Appearances:
FROM THE GLORIOUS PATTERNS COLLECTION PART II, Legend’s Auction May 2022 Auction #52/ Lot # 305
Priors:
Ex. Lee Hewitt, April 17, 1972; Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection; Bowers & Merena's sale of the Bass Collection, Part I, May 1999 /Lot #1128; Purchased from Lee Hewitt, April 17, 1972;
The James Evans Collection, Heritage, Nov 2004 / Lot #7318; Bob Simpson Collection/ Legends Numismatics