1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4 AU55 NGC....

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Pleasing 1843-C Quarter Eagle AU55
Large Date, Plain 4

1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. An elusive early C-mint variety in grades above XF45, per Douglas Winter, the 1843-C Large Date, Plain 4 is underrated, and extremely rare in Mint State. Its underrated status is probably due to the extreme rarity in high grades of the 1843-C Small Date, Crosslet 4 quarter eagle--the rarest C-mint of the entire series, per Winter.
This piece is softly struck in the centers, more so on the reverse than the obverse. There are a couple of small abrasions on the face, and a twisting scrape appears in the lower right obverse field, perhaps accounting for the grade. This piece shows little actual wear, however. Strong luster remains around the devices, with attractive yellow-gold color overall and just a hint of red patina. Census: 24 in 55, 41 finer (3/09).(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25GN, PCGS# 7728, GSID# 8341)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 23,076

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