| Description |
1828 25C MS63 S NGC. B-4, R.3. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Exquisite peripheral ocean-blue and autumn-brown toning frames the essentially brilliant fields and devices. The patina is undoubtedly the reason this coin possesses the scarce Star designation. The strike is precise throughout, and neither side displays more than minimal contact. The Eric P. Newman specimen is the sixth finest business strike 1828 B-4 quarter, while six or seven proofs are also known from these dies. Census: 11 in 63 (1 in 63 S), 21 finer (10/13) for all 1828 varieties. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $15.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Realized $13,512.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com. |
