1826 $2 1/2

Description

Rare 1826 Quarter Eagle

1826 XF 45 Cleaned. A rare and important Capped Head Left quarter eagle. It is generally considered a toss-up whether the 1826 is the key issue in the series or the 1827. The 1826 certainly has the more impressive mintage figure, with a scant 760 pieces struck. It is also one of the lowest mintages in the entire quarter eagle series. This piece shows even wear on the highpoints, but fortunately does not appear to have suffered any softness of strike, thus leaving the coin with sharp details for the grade. The fields have a prooflike appearance, but there are a few scattered hairlines from a light cleaning. A vertical scratch is noted behind Liberty's head.

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 7665, GSID# 8223)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 4.37 grams
AGW: 0.1288oz
Mintage: 760

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.