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1839-D $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. XF Details. Variety 1-A, McCloskey-A, R.3. Eagerly sought out by collectors as the only D-mint Classic quarter eagle. The surfaces are bright from cleaning, but have taken on a slight overlay of reddish patina that helps give the piece a more natural appearance. The centers are weakly struck on both sides, and the only mark of note connects the bottom of ES in STATES.
From The Lucy Llewellyn Collection of Southern Gold.(Registry values: P4)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25G5, PCGS# 7700, GSID# 8260)

Metal: 89.92% Gold, 10.08% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12084oz
Mintage: 13,674


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
March, 2010
25th-28th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
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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