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1839-D $2 1/2 HM-1, R.5, MS61 NGC....
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Description
1839-D HM-1 Quarter Eagle, MS61
Antique-Gold Surfaces Sans Abrasions
1839-D $2 1/2 HM-1, R.5, MS61 NGC. This piece has pleasing
antique-gold coloration, with fewer abrasions and more eye appeal
than one might infer from the grade. Some minor central strike
softness, visible on the high points of Liberty's hair, is
typical.The Dahlonega Mint only produced Classic Head gold coins for one year per denomination -- 1839 for quarter eagles, and 1838 for half eagles. While this Southern Mint did produce half eagles in 1839 as well, they are all of the succeeding Liberty Head design. Since many type or date collectors opt for an Classic Head quarter and half eagle from the Dahlonega Mint, demand is ratcheted up significantly. Supply is also limited by the low mintage of this issue, at just 13,674 coins, creating the ideal circumstances for strong collector demand.
The present HM-1 variety is slightly scarcer than the R.4 HM-2, the only other variety of the year. It is most readily identified by the stem tip extending just left of the upright of the D in 5 D. Other diagnostics include the arrowheads touching the CA of AMERICA as well as numerous reverse die cracks. Winter estimates that only 5,500 examples were made with the rarer Bold Stem reverse.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2009), lot 1447.
From The Rockhampton Collection, Part II.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25G5, Variety PCGS# 764932, Base PCGS# 7700)
Weight: 4.18 grams
Metal: 89.92% Gold, 10.08% Copper
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Auction Info
2025 August 26 - 31 ANA US Coins Signature® Auction #1385 (go to Auction Home page)
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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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