PCGS MS-64 example of an 1873-CC With Arrows Seated Liberty quarter is in the superior collection of Carson City silver coins at Southgate Coins Collectibles in Reno, Nevada.

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At the September coin show in Carson City, Southgate Coins had one of only five known specimens of the 1873-CC No Arrows Quarters on display at their table.

Walk into Southgate Coins and soon you’ll be aware you haven’t stepped into an ordinary coin shop. Gone are the dusty shelves, tattered flooring, and dim lighting normally associated with similar businesses. Instead, customers are treated to a clean, well-lighted shop, outfitted with beautiful hardwood floors, sparkling glass cases and handsome wood cabinets. “I’ve been in the business for 21 years and developed in my mind what a good model would be for a coin store,” said owner Rusty Goe, who previously owned a similar business in Las Vegas. “I wanted our new store to be special for the people (of northern Nevada). We wanted to give them our best shot.” To that end, customers who visit the South Virginia Street shop can count on a well trained, knowledgeable staff anxious to answer questions and impart a little bit of the history that goes with each piece of merchandise. (In photo above, Rebekah Lacey (right) of Southgate Coins appraises some coins.)

1871-CC Seated Quarter PCGS MS-65 - "Ugly duckling coin a real star."