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Appealing Near-Mint 1840 Quarter Eagle

1840 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. A mere 18,859 examples of this first-year issue were produced, and survivors are scarce at all levels of preservation. This near-Mint piece is an affordable alternative to one of the rare and expensive Mint State coins. Boldly struck with usual softness on the eagle's left (facing) leg feathers, and small marks and wispy hairlines that are typical for the grade. An attractive and desirable AU representative. Census: 7 in 58, 14 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25GA, PCGS# 7717, GSID# 8262)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 18,800


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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
September, 2009
10th-13th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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