1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition Quarter Eagle. MS-67 (NGC).This is an incredibly radiant Superb Gem displaying vibrant honey-gold saturations around the motifs on each side. The balance of the surfaces are left painted in pale ivory-gold hues which showcase the satiny luster and virtually pristine condition. The Congressional Act of January 16, 1915, called for the production of special half dollars, gold dollars, quarter eagles and $50 gold pieces to commemorative the Panama-Pacific Exposition that took place from February 20th to December 4th of the same year. The Act specified the maximum number of examples of each denomination to be struck which included 10,000 pieces for the quarter eagle. Due to its proximity to the Exposition, the San Francisco Mint produced all of the Panama-Pacific commemoratives, including the authorized 10,000 quarter eagles, plus an additional 17 coins for assay purposes. Sales to the public both at the Exposition and through other venues proved somewhat disappointing, however, and in due course 3,251 examples were returned to the Mint and melted, leaving a net distribution of just 6,749 pieces. Extremely popular with todays collectors, this commemorative gold type is challenging to locate in the finest Mint State grades, as here.
