1837 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS....

Description

Scarce 1837 Classic Two and a Half, AU58
Variety-16

1837 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Variety-16, R.2. Among Philadelphia Mint quarter eagles of this design, only the 1839 issue is scarcer, and that date has a lower mintage. The 1837 quarter eagles were produced to the extent of 45,080 pieces, and nearly all entered circulation. PCGS has only certified 22 Mint State examples of this issue. Just three varieties are known for the date, and all are elusive, although this variety is the most plentiful. Just a few light surface marks are present on each side. The surfaces have generous amounts of mint luster remaining with attractive greenish-gold coloration. Population: 7 in 58, 22 finer (3/10).(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

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