Description: The 1854-O Huge O Quarter Dollar is an intriguing variety due to its unique mintmark. Unlike other O mintmarks from that year or any other, this particular mintmark is large and misshapen (and HUGE!), leading experts to theorize it was either re-worked or added by hand to a die supplied by the Philadelphia Mint without a mintmark. This anomaly is reminiscent of the 1870-S $3 gold piece. Walter Breen is credited with discovering this unusual variety in 1954, exactly a century after it was minted. This coin, graded VF35 by PCGS and adorned with a CAC sticker, has strong eye appeal and displays honest wear commensurate with its mid-grade classification. The surfaces are smooth with minimal contact marks, and the details, especially the HUGE O mintmark, are clear and distinct. The light gray patina adds to its attractiveness. Given its scarcity compared to the regular 1854-O, this example represents a collectible piece with intriguing historical significance, and the CAC seal of approval - rare on seated coinage of all types - is the icing on the cake.
Price: 4195 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2024-12-01T06:31:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Composition: Silver
Certification Number: 15359127
Strike Type: Business
Fineness: 0.9
Grade: VF35
Certification: PCGS & CAC
Denomination: 25c
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Coin: Seated Liberty
Year: 1854
Mint Location: New Orleans
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Variety: Huge O
