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1839-C $2 1/2 HM-1, High R.3, MS62 PCGS....
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$48,000.00
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Description
1839-C Quarter Eagle, HM-1, MS62
Scarce C-Mint Classic Issue
None Finer at PCGS
1839-C $2 1/2 HM-1, High R.3, MS62 PCGS. Ex: Bass. The
Haynor-McCloskey reference suggests HM-1 is the most available of
three 1839-C die marriages, accounting for well over 50% of the
18,140-piece 1839-C mintage. It carries over the reverse die from
the 1838-C HM-1 variety. The 3 in the date is obviously recut, with
the 9 showing recutting at its outer loop while tipped to the
right. On the reverse, the second arrowhead is blunt and barely
touches C in AMERICA. A single berry floats disconnected from its
stem due to die polishing. This is an attractive Mint State example
with frosty greenish-gold color and vibrant mint luster. It lacks
the obverse die cracks that quickly developed -- the Haynor text
suggests only 10% of the HM-1 coins have an uncracked obverse. The
reverse is multiply cracked, as expected in its carried-over die
state. Only light abrasions and pinpoint marks dot the surfaces,
with the obverse is typically weakly struck on its lower stars. All
else is sharp and attractive. The 1839-C is rarely seen finer
regardless of variety, with this former Bass coin tied for finest
at PCGS. Population (all varieties combined): 5 in 62, 0 finer
(3/23).From The Early Aurum Collection.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25G4, Variety PCGS# 764797, Base PCGS# 7699)
Weight: 4.18 grams
Metal: 89.92% Gold, 10.08% Copper
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Auction Info
2023 May 3 - 7 CSNS US Coins Signature® Auction #1359 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2023
3rd-7th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
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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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