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Choice XF 1839-C Two and a Half

1839-C $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Recut 39, Breen-6150, McCloskey-C, Variety-2, R.3. This variety was at one time considered to be an 1839/8-C overdate, but now specialists (and the Guide Book) state that the 9 punch was merely defective. A lightly worn example that is light yellow-gold aside from glimpses of ruby-red near the borders. In a prior generation holder.(Registry values: P5)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25G4, PCGS# 7699, GSID# 8259)

Metal: 89.92% Gold, 10.08% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12084oz
Mintage: 18,140


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
May, 2009
28th-31st Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
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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