1830 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS64 PCGS Secure....

Description

1830 Quarter Eagle, BD-1, MS64
Excellent Type Coin

1830 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS64 PCGS Secure. The reverse die was new to this year and can be distinguished from the 1829 reverse by the lack of any mismatched letters (showing different sizes), a characteristic seen on the 1829 reverse and reported in Bass-Dannreuther. Once again, the surfaces of this low-mintage, late-date quarter eagle, struck to the reported extent of 4,540 coins, display the prime die state with no clashing or cracks on either side. Also expected -- but nonetheless visually delightful -- is the reflective prooflike character on both sides, augmenting the eye appeal and emphasizing the excellent preservation. This near-Gem PCGS coin displays few post-Mint signs of contact, although light planchet roughness around the date area and star 1 likely precludes an even finer grade. The strike is nice and sharp throughout, save for trivial softness left of the shield on the reverse. Lovely golden-orange color completes the appeal. PCGS reports four submissions in MS64 and six in MS65 finer (10/15). The somewhat larger certified populations of these later-date Capped Head left quarter eagles, as compared to the earlier issues, make them ideal for type coin purposes.
From The McCoy Family Collection of U.S. Early Gold Quarter Eagles.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BFW8, Variety PCGS# 45524, Base PCGS# 7670, GSID# 393259)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 4.37 grams
AGW: 0.1288oz
Mintage: 4,540

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