1825/4 (2) B.3 Rare die state Capped Bust quarter, PCGS G4 DavidKahnRareCoins

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1825/4 (2) B.3 Capped Bust quarter, PCGS G4.  The PCGS slab insert calls this a B.2, but that is incorrect.  It is clearly a B.3.  This is a pleasing coin for the assigned grade, but the hook here is the rare die state (or stage, as Tompkins calls it).  The die has formed a complete retained cud, as seen.  The cud is fully formed, and clearly loose in the die, though it has not completely fallen away.  This is Tompkins Stage 6, his final stage, though personally, we feel like there is at least one later stage.  Alternatively, Rea, et al refer to this stage as 4, die state c, and assign it a rarity rating of R6+.  Rea, et al describes two later stages...5 and 6.  See their book for more info.  A toughie, and a great coin for the die state (stage?) enthusiast!
If you haven't already, please check out both of the standard works on the Bust quarter series mentioned above.  Steve Tompkins' wonderful effort has been out for a while, but the book more recently published by Rory Rea, et al is also well worth your attention.  Both are monumental works, and - though they cover the same subject - they are actually quite different.  Both have places of honor in our library, and we strongly suggest that both deserve a similar place in yours.  Please Google either for ordering info.
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