1840-O $2 1/2 MS62 NGC....

Description

Lustrous MS62 1840-O Quarter Eagle
Rare in Mint State

1840-O $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. The 1840-O quarter eagle was apparently a favorite of Harry W. Bass, Jr., whose collection contained seven examples. Most of them graded only Extremely Fine, and today most certified examples average only a bit better than Choice XF. This first-year Liberty Head New Orleans issue in Mint State is head and shoulders finer, with exuberant, full mint luster over canary-yellow fields. Some central strike softness is normal for this O-mint product, but only light ticks keep the coin from a higher grade. NGC has certified five examples in MS62, with one finer (an MS63). PCGS has certified seven MS62s, and again there are none finer (7/08). Rare in Mint State, and seldom offered at auction.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25GD, PCGS# 7720, GSID# 8335)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 33,580

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