1831 25C Browning-7, RPD FS-301 N1 Certification #14947011, PCGS #38986

Browning 7. One of the scarcest die parings of the capped bust quarter series, seldom seen, and most quarter specialists have been unable to obtain an example. Jules Reiver's was a Good 6 coin with a few reverse scratches. Rich Uhrich's example is poorer still, with many deep scratches and gouges. The present example, although plugged, is a much nicer technically, and could be considered a full AU. The John Reich Census, published in July of 2003, recorded a dozen examples, the best of which included 3 coins graded in Fine condition. My example was not listed. Presently, there are no known examples graded problem free by PCGS or NGC. Steel, dark gray, and gold toning covers a previously cleaned and whizzed surface. Originally holed, the coin was professionally plugged between 11 and 12 o'clock. Well centered with AU details. Provenances: Steve Tompkins Dick Osburn (2010) Thomas Dodd (Present)