Among
the many jewels to be offered in our upcoming auction at the ANA World’s Fair
of Money in Anaheim is a beautiful 1916 Indian quarter eagle certified MS-65 by
PCGS and encapsulated in an old green PCGS holder. Vibrant honey and saffron color
is intermingled with subtle azure on each side of this delightful Gem. Frothy
luster floods the recesses, emphasizing the sharp delineation of the devices. Satiny
luster blankets the fields, remaining virtually untouched across all but the
most vulnerable regions. The lightly cartwheeling surfaces exude flashy
radiance under a light source, contributing to the eye appeal of this piece.
With
a production figure of just 240,000 pieces, the 1914 quarter eagle is the
second rarest issue of the series, behind only the famous 1911-D. While
circulated examples are attainable with relatively little effort, in Choice
Mint State and above the conditional rarity increases exponentially. PCGS has
certified just four pieces finer than the present example, with a single MS-67 the
finest seen by that grading service. For the collector seeking a premium
representative of this scarce issue, the current offering is an important
opportunity.
This
exciting piece will be presented alongside other treasures in our August 2016
Anaheim, California ANA World’s Fair of Money Auction. To consign your rarities
to this showcase event, please contact our offices today at 1-800-458-4646 to
speak with a Consignment Director and see what Stack’s Bowers Galleries can do
for you.
