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Scarce 1837 Two and a Half, MS62

1837 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Breen-6145, Variety-16, R.2. Although its mintage of 45,080 pieces is similar to that of the 1838, the 1837 Classic quarter eagle is a scarcer coin in all grades. The present sun-gold example has lustrous borders and devices and exhibits a good strike for the series. Census: 16 in 62, 9 finer (3/12).
Ex: Charles O. Blaisdell Collection (Heritage, 6/2000), lot 7507.(Registry values: P2)

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

Weight: 4.18 grams

Metal: 89.92% Gold, 10.08% 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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
April, 2012
18th-22nd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
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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Sold on Apr 20, 2012 for: $5,462.50
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