Liberia 1865 1/4 dollar KM-Pn9
This specimen was lot 41117 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Costa Mesa, CA, August 2021), where it sold for $3,840. The catalog description[1] noted, "LIBERIA. Silver 1/4 Dollar (25 Cents) Pattern, 1865. PCGS SPECIMEN-65+ Gold Shield. The single finest certified on the PCGS population report, none finer. This seldom encountered patte[r]n issue exhibits a lovely motif with fine engraving of the bold devices and smooth surfaces that retain much reflectivity. Clearly this survivor sat for a prolonged period and was given great care now displaying beautiful rich cabinet patina with a plethora of iridescent hues. Dripping with originality, this survivor is destined to be obtained by a discerning collector." This pattern was also struck in bronze (Pn10). No circulation strikes were made of this denomination until 1896.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver.
Catalog reference: KM-Pn9.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The August 2021 ANA sale: World and Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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