1840-O $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 1....

Description

1840-O Quarter Eagle, MS61
Rare in Mint State

1840-O $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 1. The 1840-O is a scarce early New Orleans quarter eagle issue with only 100 to 125 examples believed extant, per Doug Winter, and is rarely seen in any Mint State grade. This flashy representative displays bright yellow-gold luster and minimal abrasions. The central regions are softly struck, as is typical of this early branch mint issue. Census: 5 in 61, 6 finer (8/14).(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25GD, PCGS# 7720, Greysheet# 8335)

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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