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1839-O $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. High Date, Wide Fraction, Breen-6152, McCloskey-A, R.3. Slightly glossy and bright from cleaning, but this is a richly detailed example without heavy marks. Essential for New Orleans type collectors as the sole O-mint Classic quarter eagle issue.
From The R.M. Phillips Limited Partnership Collection.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25G7, PCGS# 7701, Greysheet# 8261)

Weight: 4.18 grams

Metal: 89.92% Gold, 10.08% Copper


Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2009
31st-2nd Friday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Classic Head Quarter Eagles Die Variety Guide

The series of Classic Head quarter eagles issued from 1834 to 1839 includes 28 different individual die varieties. To date nothing has been published regarding each of the varieties. This guide provides identification and photos of the individual varieties with an of rarity for each variety.

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Sold on Aug 1, 2009 for: $1,840.00
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