1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition Quarter Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.

1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition Quarter Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.，Satiny and smooth, this beautiful Gem Panama-Pacific quarter eagle exhibits gorgeous rose-gold patina to boldly impressed surfaces. The obverse was designed by Charles Barber and the elegant depiction of a hippocampus is a notable departure from his earlier, more staid work. The reverse by George Morgan is a reworked version of the eagle on a Roman standard concept he employed for some unadopted half dollar patterns of 1877 as well as his 1879 Schoolgirl pattern silver dollar.<p>These quarter eagles were sold at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition either singly in a simple paper envelope or as part of larger multi-coin sets. Sales for this denomination were marginally better than for the $50 round and octagonal coins. Of the 10,000 pieces authorized to be struck, 6,749 were sold, with the balance being consigned to the melting pot. Since they were never intended for circulation, most specimens are found in Mint State, though a few coins were mishandled by the public. Today, Choice and Gem Uncirculated examples may be found with relative ease, but because of the designs low relief, pieces at the upper end of this grade range are quite challenging to locate. Aficionados of the classic commemorative series would do well to take note of this lovely, premium quality MS-65.<p>，From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection.，