1864 Liberty Seated Quarter. MS-66 (NGC). Offered is an exceptional Condition Census example of a rare circulation strike quarter from the Civil War era. Brilliant and intensely lustrous, both sides glow with a delightful frosty finish. The strike is fully executed with even the most intricate design elements crisp. Approaching perfection for the type, this outstanding upper end Gem will please the discerning collector.Silver coinage was withdrawn from circulation in the East and Midwest early in the Civil War, and the Philadelphia Mint produced few quarters for commercial use in 1864. In fact, sufficient bullion reached the Mint that year for a delivery of just 93,600 pieces. While some of these coins were exported at the time, others were hoarded and then released into circulation after April 20, 1876, when silver and paper currency achieved parity. Both scenarios conspired against the survival of high quality examples such as this NGC MS-66, which ranks among the finest obtainable in todays market. PCGS# 5459. NGC ID: 23TY. NGC Census: 2; 2 finer (both MS-67).
