1840-D $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS....

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Challenging 1840-D Quarter Eagle, AU53

1840-D $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Variety 1-A. The obverse has a bisecting crack from 5 o'clock to 10 o'clock, and the reverse has two bisecting cracks that cross each other in the shield. The obverse and reverse surfaces are exceptional. The student of minting technology and techniques will be intrigued by the strike-through that crosses Liberty's head and face. It appears to be the result of a thin thread or wire that rested on the obverse die, or adhered to the blank, as the coin was struck. Most of the design elements are nicely brought up, and the fields are reflective with attractive light yellow surfaces.
This cataloger recalls assisting a collector many years ago with his goal of complete Dahlonega and Charlotte sets, all in AU or better grade. The last coin acquired to finish both sets was the 1840-D quarter eagle. Population: 3 in 53, 4 finer (6/08).(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25GC, PCGS# 7719, GSID# 8334)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 3,532

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