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Near-Mint 1839 Quarter Eagle

1839 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Breen-6148, R.3. This final-year Philadelphia Classic quarter eagle issue is scarce in an absolute sense, though it has attracted less attention than its branch mint counterparts. Well struck with radiant and lightly abraded lemon-gold surfaces. Census: 15 in 58, 9 finer (12/08).(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# E2NC, PCGS# 7698, GSID# 8249)

Metal: 89.92% Gold, 10.08% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.13oz
Mintage: 27,021


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
February, 2009
5th-8th Thursday-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 Feb 6, 2009 for: $4,025.00
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