1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4 MS62 NGC. Variety 1....

Description

1843-C Quarter Eagle, MS62
Small Date, Crosslet 4
Tied for Finest Certified

1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4 MS62 NGC. Variety 1. The Small Date holds sway as one of the rarest of all Charlotte quarter eagles, both in absolute terms and in collector demand. An estimated mintage of only 2,988 pieces accounts for the issue's rarity -- from which just 75 to 100 pieces are known in all grades. A diagnostic die break from the point of Liberty's bust to the rim, plus an obvious central die bulge are characteristics of the Crosslet 4 variety in its late die state.

This example has the rich green-gold color often seen for the issue. The strike is typical for the issue, with slight softening at Liberty's face curls, and weakness at the eagle's neck, leg, and horizontal shield lines. The stars and peripheral elements are sharp. Minor marks and light abrasions are grade-consistent. Pleasing mint luster glows throughout both sides. PCGS reports one other MS62 example, and none finer at either service. The present coin is the sole-finest certified at NGC (5/21).
From The Utah Collection of Charlotte Gold Coinage. (Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25GM, PCGS# 7729, Greysheet# 8342)

Weight: 4.18 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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