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1839-O Two and a Half, AU58
Outstanding Eye Appeal

1839-O $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Breen-6152, Variety 27, R.3. A beautiful apple-green and orange-gold Borderline Uncirculated example of this key New Orleans type coin. No marks are consequential and luster illuminates protected areas. The strike is sharp throughout. Housed in an old green label holder, and certain to command a premium on the auction floor. Population: 28 in 58, 21 finer (2/14).
From the Collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25G7, PCGS# 7701, Greysheet# 8261)

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
March, 2014
20th Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 963

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

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 Mar 20, 2014 for: $12,925.00
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