1805 $2 1/2

Description

Mint State 1805 Heraldic Quarter Eagle

1805 MS 61 NGC. A nice looking example of this rare early type. Heraldic Eagle quarter eagles are a very scarce and overlooked series, and while the 1805 has been accorded "common" status, it is really very rare when lifted outside the context of the series. A bit softly struck in the center of each side, as usual, the surfaces show none of the prooflikeness often seen on these coins. There are no distracting blemishes on either side, the only disturbance (and it is slight) are a series of barely noticeable adjustment marks at the top of the reverse (we didn't see them the first time we looked at the piece). Population: 2 in 61, only 1 finer (10/97).

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 7653, GSID# 8215)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 4.37 grams
AGW: 0.1288oz
Mintage: 1,781

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.