1915-S $2.50 Panama-Pacific MS(PCGS#7450)

June 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2293

Grade

MS67

Price

9,455

Lot Description

An incredible survivor from this coveted issue, displaying lovely rose-gold coloration and uniform satin to softy frosted luster. Boldly struck and temptingly close to perfection.<p>The Congressional Act of January 16, 1915, called for the production of special half dollars, gold dollars, quarter eagles and $50 gold pieces to commemorative the historic Panama-Pacific Exposition. The Act specified the maximum number of examples of each denomination to be struck, including 10,000 pieces for the quarter eagle. Due to its proximity to the Expo, the San Francisco Mint produced all of the commemoratives, including the authorized 10,000 quarter eagles, plus an additional 17 coins for assay purposes. Sales to the public both at the Exposition and through other venues proved somewhat disappointing, however, and in due course 3,251 examples were returned to the Mint and melted, leaving a net distribution of just 6,749 pieces for this denomination. Most examples remain in Mint State, but very few are left in Superb Gem. The present example is one of the most exceptional specimens extant and would be difficult to improve upon.