Lot 20
20
$2½, 1857-S MS-62 (PCGS). Sharply struck with frosty light yellow gold lustre. A few very minor surface marks are visible, primarily on the obverse. The reverse is very close to gem quality. Similar in quality to the remarkable example in Part II of the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, this is one of the very finest specimens to appear on the market.
Mint State 1857-S Quarter Eagle Condition Census Quality Extremely Rare So Fine
$2½, 1857-S MS-62 (PCGS). Sharply struck with frosty light yellow gold lustre. A few very minor surface marks are visible, primarily on the obverse. The reverse is very close to gem quality. Similar in quality to the remarkable example in Part II of the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, this is one of the very finest specimens to appear on the market.

Details
$2½, 1857-S MS-62 (PCGS). Sharply struck with frosty light yellow gold lustre. A few very minor surface marks are visible, primarily on the obverse. The reverse is very close to gem quality. Similar in quality to the remarkable example in Part II of the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, this is one of the very finest specimens to appear on the market.
Over a long span of years, nearly every specialized cabinet of gold coins ever formed has had an 1857-S quarter eagle less than Mint State. Exceptions are few and far between.
Further details
This is the only example of this issue certified by PCGS as part of the S.S. Central America treasure. Further, it is the finest PCGS specimen graded from any source.