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Desirable 1834 Classic Quarter Eagle, MS62
Large Head, Broken M

1834 $2 1/2 Classic MS62 NGC. Large Head, Breen-6140, McCloskey-C, R.3. The M in AMERICA is missing its right diagonal. A moderately prooflike first-year type coin that boasts smooth, flashy fields and a pleasing strike. The Classic Head gold coins were issued at a reduced weight that brought their gold value back in line with face value, promoting circulation of the coins.(Registry values: P1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25FS, PCGS# 7692, GSID# 8237)

Metal: 89.92% Gold, 10.08% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12084oz
Mintage: 112,234


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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2010
6th-10th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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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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