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1838-C $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 1-A, the only known dies. The mintmark is widely repunched south, and is located on the obv...
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Sold on Nov 3, 2005 for:
$23,000.00
Bid Source: Live: Floor bidder
Description
Beautiful Mint State 1838-C Quarter Eagle
1838-C $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 1-A, the only known dies. The mintmark is widely repunched south, and is located on the obverse centered above the 3 in the date. The first of just two dates of Charlotte production of the Classic Quarter Eagle. This flashy sunrise-gold example is well struck for the type, and neither side possesses any mentionable marks. A desirable Mint State piece, for the Classic gold specialist as well as the Charlotte type or date collector. A middle die state with cracks beneath the beak and above the left (facing) wingtip.(#7697) (Registry values: P3)Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 7697, GSID# 8257)
Metal: 89.92% Gold, 10.08% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12084oz
Mintage: 7,880
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Auction Info
2005 November Dallas, TX Signature Auction #388 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2005
2nd-5th
Wednesday-Saturday
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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