1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc....

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1804 Quarter Eagle, Unc Details
BD-2, 14 Stars Reverse

1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. Ex: Hilt Collection. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/a. BD-2 is the more often seen of the two 1804 quarter eagle varieties, though it is still itself scarce, with only 150 to 200 coins believed known in all grades. This is the second and final use of this obverse die, though this reverse was also used for the JR-2 dime variety of this same year. The obverse cracked in a later die state, but not terminally; it is unknown if this die completely failed or if it was simply not needed after a coinage of just 3,327 coins, comprising both known varieties of this issue.

This example is well-struck and sharply detailed. The surfaces show evidence of old, light cleaning, though the color is a pleasing straw-gold hue. Some minor adjustment marks are observed on portions of the reverse rim, a typical characteristic of gold coins from this period.
From The Liberty USA Collection.

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