1796 quarter, high 6, shattered die - is this as rare as Breen states?

LanLord

His book states only 4 or 5 in existence.

Is this the case?

If a fairly low grade example appeared with obvious weakness where the die was shattered, what would it take to verify that it was an example of the shattered die 1796 quarter?

Conder101

I would think it would only command a premium if you can find someone who collects 1796 quarters by die variety and die stage. Most collectors would just be happy to own any spesimen of a 1796 quarter let alone both varieties plus a couple more for die stages. And if their is no one trying to find that die stage then it's just another 1796 quarter. Rarity without demand is just a curiosity.

elwood

<< <i>His book states only 4 or 5 in existence. >>


Don't know the pop, but I've seen at least 3 myself. I would guess an R-6+ (fewer than 20 known)



<< <i>If a fairly low grade example appeared with obvious weakness where the die was shattered, what would it take to verify that it was an example of the shattered die 1796 quarter? >>


I think it would be identifiable in any grade.
Here's a pic.....

Colorfulcoins

I recall seeing one on ebay just last week, an old green holdered FR02 that had met reserve at $4000 of which the seller said it was the shattered die example (I couldn't tell from the picture, that's for sure). I didn't see where the bidding ended......