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1878-S $2 1/2 MS64 NGC....
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Description
1878-S Quarter Eagle, MS64
Seldom Offered This Fine
1878-S $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. The 1878-S is the penultimate
quarter eagle from the San Francisco Mint, coming from a mintage of
178,000 coins. The date is elusive in high grade, particularly so
in MS64 and finer. This satiny Choice example displays straw-gold
luster and a bold strike. A few light ticks on the surfaces prevent
Gem consideration. Census: 15 in 64, 4 finer (6/23).(Registry values: P2)Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25KZ, PCGS# 7829, Greysheet# 8406)
Weight: 4.18 grams
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
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Auction Info
2023 July 20 - 23 Long Beach/Summer FUN US Coins Signature® Auction #1362 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
July, 2023
20th-23rd
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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