Lot 890
1838 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-63. Capped. Light gold tone. A high degree of luster spins smoothly on the satin, dusky golden surfaces of this elusive Capped Bust Quarter Dollar, the last year of its kind. The strike is crisp in most areas, including the stars, though some lack of detail may be noted at the rim dentils, which scarcely matter.
Designs were by William Kneass. According to one account, "Mr. Kneass is well remembered as an affable, genial 'gentleman of the old-school, who had the rare quality of engaging and winning the esteem and affection…Prior to his appointment he had an engraving office on Fourth above Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, which was a well-known rendezvous for the leading wits and men of culture, for which Philadelphia was then eminent. Mr. Kneass died in office, August 27, 1840. Pop 26; 24 finer.
Estimated Value $3,700 - 3,900.
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