1842-C $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Winter-1,...

Description

1842-C Quarter Eagle, AU55
Low Mintage, Better Date Issue

1842-C $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Winter-1, the only known variety. From a tiny mintage of 6,729 pieces, the 1842-C quarter eagle is seldom encountered in any grade. The surviving population is estimated at 100-125 examples in all grades. At the AU level coins are decidedly rare, with perhaps 12-16 specimens qualifying for the designation, per Doug Winter. The AU55 is a pleasing example with lightly abraded fields and attractive yellow-gold color. The strike is typical of the issue, with some weakness on the centers and lower stars.
Ex: Fort Worth Signature (Heritage, 3/2010), lot 2063.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25GH, PCGS# 7724, Greysheet# 8338)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.13oz
Mintage: 6,729

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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