A 2nd selection from my typeset - Large Size Capped Bust Quarter

RAB · May 29, 2019 6:20PM

Ok, first of all, for anyone who saw my Bust Dollar thread, I should have mentioned - that coin is one of the highlights of my collection, and probably not one I'll be topping any time soon!

That said, here is another coin that I am especially fond of - an 1825/4/2 Capped Bust Quarter.

I'd be really interested to hear what some of you think about the surfaces. (And yes, I realize that I'm asking you to base your assessment on a photo!) In particular, note the toning on a portion of the cheek and bust that is a different color than the surrounding surfaces - in your opinion, is this de facto evidence of wear/rub?

golden · May 29, 2019 7:39PM

Nice coin no matter what.

thefinn · May 29, 2019 8:11PM

Not necessarily. It could just be the raw surface of the planchet that didn't strike out. Very nice original coin.

oih82w8 · May 30, 2019 3:39AM

Very nice quarter! Those areas, bust & cheek, may be light contact areas or cabinet friction. What a beauty!

ACop · May 30, 2019 3:41AM

Great color

Meltdown · May 30, 2019 5:22AM

That's a beauty

ricko · May 30, 2019 6:16AM

A very nice old coin, in excellent condition.... I would not worry about the slightly variant tarnish shades....could simply be storage related. Cheers, RickO

scubafuel · May 30, 2019 6:56AM

Great bust quarter example!
The color change on the cheek and bust does not have to be rub, but likely is a little bit. This coin was obviously specially cared for by other collectors through the years, and that can impart luster breaks or toning differences on the high points (cabinet friction as others have said). This effect is partly the reason so many of these were dipped out in search of higher grade.
Easy to call this one uncirculated judging from the pics.

Batman23 · May 30, 2019 7:01AM

@ricko said:
A very nice old coin, in excellent condition.... I would not worry about the slightly variant tarnish shades....could simply be storage related. Cheers, RickO

I agree with Ricko here. I do not see it as wear specifically. Could be toning from storage and a storage contact point.

Very nice quarter! I love the look on this one.

MFeld · May 30, 2019 7:22AM

In case someone needs to provide a grade guess😏...I’ll go with MS63, though I have felt more confident with many of my other assessments.

MFeld · May 30, 2019 7:24AM

@MFeld said:
In case someone needs to provide a grade guess😏...I’ll go with MS63, though I have felt more confident with many of my other assessments. Said another way, nothing from AU58 to MS64 would shock me.