This is a gorgeous Choice Uncirculated example of an elusive and conditionally challenging variety. Vividly toned in rich orange-gold, the surfaces exhibit a hard satin texture that appears smooth enough to warrant an even higher grade. The strike is uncommonly sharp for an 1860s quarter eagle with the overall detail full and emerging definition to the eagles right leg feathers. The Type I Reverse variety of this issue was discovered by Doug Winter in 1983. Since then few Mint State examples have been confirmed, most of which are in lower grades through MS-62. Combining absolute scarcity with condition rarity, this handsome MS-63 is sure to appeal to astute gold specialists.,PCGS# 97794. NGC ID: 25JW.,NGC Census: just 3; 5 finer through MS-66.,
