Warm orange-gold patina blankets both sides of this boldly defined and overall lustrous Choice AU. Of the three Type I Reverse varieties in the Liberty quarter eagles, 1859 to 1861, the 1860 is by far the most elusive in numismatic circles. This variety, in fact, was unknown to Walter Breen when he published his 1988 U.S. and colonial encyclopedia, the authors entry for attribution #6250 stating, "Possibly exists." Clearly this is a significant bidding opportunity for the advanced collector of Liberty gold coinage.,PCGS# 17862. NGC ID: 25JR.,NGC Census: just 6; 19 finer, only nine of which are Mint State (MS-63 finest).,
