1807 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.3, VF20 PCGS....

Description

1807 BD-1 Quarter Eagle, VF20
Smooth Draped Bust Type Coin

1807 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.3, VF20 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/b. This is the most available issue for the type. A single set of dies reportedly struck 6,812 quarter eagles in 1807, of which 250 to 350 survivors are believed to exist. The same reverse was used to strike quarter eagles in 1805 and 1806, and it was used again to strike dimes in 1807. The present offering saw years of circulation and now displays rich olive-gold color. All legends and major design elements maintain good detail for the grade, with a strong date and bold outlines of Liberty's portrait and the eagle. A smooth Draped Bust type coin.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BFVY, Variety PCGS# 45514, Base PCGS# 7656, Greysheet# 297889)

Weight: 4.37 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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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