1806/5 25C Browning 1 Draped Bust Quarter PCGS MS64+ (CAC)

1806/5 25C Browning 1 Draped Bust Quarter PCGS MS64+ (CAC)

1806/5 25C Browning 1
 
SKU: 53056546
 

An exceptional early U.S. silver rarity, this 1806/5 Draped Bust Quarter (Browning 1) represents one of the most desirable overdate issues in the entire quarter dollar series. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the formative years of American coinage, the famous 1806/5 date reflects the practical realities of early die use and creates a distinct collectible variety that continues to command intense attention from specialists and type collectors alike.

"Key features and collector appeal"

  • Date and type: 1806/5 Draped Bust Quarter, 25C overdate issue prized for its historical significance and variety status
  • Variety attribution: Browning 1, a recognized and widely collected die marriage within the Draped Bust quarter series
  • Grade and certification: PCGS MS64+ (Cert #25799072), offering premium Mint State quality with exceptional eye appeal for the grade
  • CAC approval: CAC certified, confirming high-end quality and strong standards within the assigned grade level
  • Strike and surfaces: lustrous, original silver with attractive, natural toning hues that enhance both detail and overall presentation
  • Rarity at the top: PCGS Population 1 with only 1 example graded higher, placing this coin among the finest certified for the variety

"Historical context"

The Draped Bust Quarter was produced in very limited numbers compared with later U.S. issues, and survivors in true Mint State are notably scarce. The 1806/5 overdate is particularly important as a tangible artifact of early Mint production methods, where dies were often repurposed and corrected rather than discarded. For collectors, it offers both a visually distinctive date feature and a direct connection to the earliest years of the United States Mint.

"Ideal for advanced collectors and standout type sets"

Whether you are building a high-grade Draped Bust quarter set, pursuing Browning varieties, or seeking a single “centerpiece” early U.S. type coin, this 1806/5 Browning 1 delivers the combination that matters most: recognized rarity, elite certified quality, and unmistakable historical presence.

 
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