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1838-C $2 1/2 HM-1, R.4, AU58 NGC....

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1838-C Classic Quarter Eagle, AU58
HM-1 Variety, First Year Issue

1838-C $2 1/2 HM-1, R.4, AU58 NGC. This is the only die marriage used to strike a low mintage of 7,880 coins for the first year of the Charlotte branch mint. The two numeral 8's in the date are script in form, and the C mintmark is boldly recut higher. On the reverse, the eagle has just a faint tongue engraved. This is a mid-die state with a die crack from edge to above the eagle's right wing.

This example has attractive antique gold toning, with smooth light wear on the high points. The surfaces have only a few small marks, none of which are distracting. Overall, the coin has excellent presentation and great eye appeal. The first year quarter eagle from the Charlotte Mint is always in strong demand, and is also the rarest Classic Gold quarter eagle with a mintmark.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# E2MP, Variety PCGS# 764792, Base PCGS# 7697, GSID# 226382)

Metal: 89.92% Gold, 10.08% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12084oz
Mintage: 7,880

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Auction Info

2025 January 14 - 19 FUN US Coins Signature® Auction #1380 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2025
14th-19th Tuesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 28
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 Jan 17, 2025 for: $17,400.00
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