1835 25C PR(PCGS#5383)

Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2066

Grade

PR64

Price

51,240

Lot Description

Here is a greatly prized rarity, one of eight Proofs of the date now known to exist, including the specimen in the National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institution. Sharply struck in all areas of the design, even the faintest details are crisp and clear. The toning is exceptionally rich and vivid, blending shades of champagne-gold, steel-blue and rose-apricot in a target-like distribution from the rims to the centers. The fields are deeply reflective and contrast subtly with lightly frosted design elements. Wispy handing marks over and around Liberty's portrait explain the grade, although they are well concealed by the toning.<p>The Browning-7 is unique among die pairings of the 1835 quarter with no period after the denomination 25 C on the reverse. On that die, as well, the letter E in STATES is widely repunched with the base of the first letter suspended in the field considerably below the primary letter. This variety accounts for all but one of the known Proofs (the unique Eliasberg Proof B-1 is the exception, although its status as a Proof is controversial), which points to a single, small press run for most of this rare early Proof issue. This wonderfully toned survivor should suit even the most advanced collectors. Only the Pittman specimen is graded finer in this category by PCGS at Proof-64+. We are delighted to feature this coin as a highlight of the present auction.