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1839-O $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Low Date, Close Fraction, Breen-6153, McCloskey-B, R.4. Struck in medal turn. Bold central detail with weakness of certain stars, the yellow-gold surfaces bright from a past cleaning. Still, a readily collectible example of the first gold issue struck at New Orleans.
From The Mulkin Collection.(Registry values: P3)

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

Metal: 89.92% Gold, 10.08% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12084oz
Mintage: 17,781


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
October, 2009
22nd-24th Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 14
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% 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 Oct 23, 2009 for: $1,380.00
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