1855-C $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Variety 1....

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1855-C Quarter Eagle, MS62
Second Rarest Charlotte Quarter Eagle

1855-C $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Variety 1. The only dies for the 1855-C quarter eagle. The mintage of 3,677 coins is the lowest annual quarter eagle production at the Charlotte Mint, and the quantity appearing in our Permanent Auction Archives suggests that this is the second rarest issue behind 1846. We have previously offered 94 examples of 1846-C and 99 examples of 1855-C. The third issue in that list is the 1842-C with 107 examples appearing in all grades.

The 99 appearances of 1855-C quarter eagles include just three pieces numerically finer than this important example. The strike is normal for the issue, showing weakness among the upper obverse stars and the lower eagle details. This piece has excellent surfaces with reflective fields and minimal marks. Census: 5 in 62, 2 finer (11/21).
From The Buxton Collection. (Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25J5, PCGS# 7775, Greysheet# 8376)

Weight: 4.18 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% 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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