1855-C $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 1....

Description

1855-C Quarter Eagle, MS61
Condition Census Quality

1855-C $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 1. A single die pair was used to coin 3,677 Charlotte quarter eagles in 1855. Gold shipments east from California began to dwindle after the San Francisco Mint opened in 1854. Prior to 1854, gold from California arrived at all of the branch mints, including Charlotte and Dahlonega in addition to Philadelphia and New Orleans. To illustrate, the average annual Charlotte Mint quarter eagle coinage from 1849 to 1853 was a little over 11,000 pieces. From 1854 to 1860, the average was a little over 7,000 coins. The 1855-C is well-below that mean.

This impressive example ranks high in the Condition Census. NGC and PCGS have certified 11 in MS61 and just 12 finer examples. Both sides are brilliant yellow-gold with frosty luster and minuscule marks. Sharply defined design features throughout. Census: 7 in 61, 6 finer (10/20).(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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