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1833 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.5, MS62 Prooflike NGC....
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Description
1833 Quarter Eagle, BD-1, MS62 Prooflike
Second Scarcest Date in the Series
1833 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.5, MS62 Prooflike NGC. Both sides are
encircled by halos of prooflike green-gold, with thinner strips
surrounding some areas of the design elements as well. Light
abrasions are present on the obverse, and the reverse is
moderately-abraded. There is scarcely a weakly struck area of the
design.The 3 in the date of this die marriage is broken, and Bass-Dannreuther suggest that the fracture happened during the production of this die marriage. The same crack can also be seen on the 1833 dimes, as they used the same punch, and a similar fracture can be observed on the separate punch used on the half eagles on this year.
The "Old Tenor" quarter eagle's lease on life began to slip in this year. Most examples did not make it much past July 31, 1834, when the weight reduction in quarter eagles took effect. As a result, this is the second scarcest date of the series, with an estimated 60-80 examples known, as per Bass-Dannreuther. Considering the scarcity and the choice surfaces of this example, it is an excellent representative for the quarter eagle enthusiast.
From The Costa Family Collection, Part I.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BFWC, Variety PCGS# 87673, Base PCGS# 7673, Greysheet# 346885)
Weight: 4.37 grams
Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
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Auction Info
2025 August 26 - 31 ANA US Coins Signature® Auction #1385 (go to Auction Home page)
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