Owner Comments:
1870 25C
Judd-913, Pollock-1009
Rarity Low R.7, PR63
Ex Bass
Struck in silver with a plain edge.
Obverse: Liberty Head with a Tiara (diadem) inscriber with LIBERTY and without any stars, and her hair is tied in a bun. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the bust with IN GOD WE TRUST on a ribbon below.
Reverse: The denomination 25 CENTS is centered within the wreath of oak and Laurel while the date 1870 is outside and at the bottom of the wreath and the inscription STANDRAD SILVER is at top.
Comment:
Faint gold toning with a few hairlines in the right obverse field accounting for the grade assigned by PCGS. An attractive, sharply struck cameo Proof. Attractive and CHOICE, this coin offers a wonderful contrast on the obverse, bordering on a full CAM. Sharply struck with beaming, reflective mirrors
Technical Aspects: Weight: 84.4 grains. Diameter: 22.8 mm. Die alignment: 180°.
Provenance:
Ex: Harry Bass
From Legends Auction Regency Auction #26 May 17, 2018 / LOT 816 Prior
Bowers & Merena May 1999 / Harry W. Bass collection; Harry Bass bought this coin from the Stack's 1971 ANA sale, lot 438; earlier ex Waldorf Sale, April 1959, lot 1091