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1839-O $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Breen-6153, Variety 28, R.4....
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1839-O Two and a Half, MS64
Conditionally Rare Southern Gold Coin
First New Orleans Gold Issue
Obverse Mintmark
1839-O $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Breen-6153, Variety 28, R.4.
Low Date, Close Fraction. The date is positioned lower in the
field, the fraction is very close, and the arrowheads are
malformed. Doug Winter (2006) writes: "The 1839-O quarter eagle is
a historically and numismatically significant issue. It was the
very first gold coin produced at the New Orleans Mint. It is the
only Classic Head issue of any denomination from this mint and the
only New Orleans quarter eagle with the mintmark located on the
obverse." From a small mintage of 17,781 pieces, this is one of
just five examples in Choice condition at NGC with a single
submission finer (2/15).The design elements showcase above-average detail for the Southern facility with slight softness toward the centers. All but stars 6 through 9 are full. Frosty luster radiates over warm yellow-gold surfaces that feature surprisingly few marks, as the issue generally comes with numerous abrasions even in high grades. Die cracks occur throughout the reverse. Opportunities to acquire examples as fine as the present coin are few and far between, making this Choice piece an important offering for the advanced branch mint gold specialist.
From The Big Sky Collection.(Registry values: P3)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25G7, PCGS# 7701)
Weight: 4.18 grams
Metal: 89.92% Gold, 10.08% Copper
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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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