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Lustrous 1837 Quarter Eagle, AU58

1837 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Three die varieties of 1837 quarter eagles are known, and they were minted from three distinctly different reverse dies. One variety has just two vertical lines in each shield stripe, another variety (and the one offered here) has three vertical lines in each stripe and it has an arrow solidly joined to the final A, and a third variety has three vertical lines per stripe with the final A clearly separated from the arrows. The last variety is extremely rare. This piece has lovely green-gold surfaces with deep orange patina along the borders, especially on the reverse.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25FX, PCGS# 7695, GSID# 8245)

Metal: 89.92% Gold, 10.08% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12084oz
Mintage: 45,080


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
Jul-Aug, 2008
30th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
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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