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Impressive 1843-O Large Date Quarter Eagle, MS61

1843-O $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4 MS61 NGC. The mintmark is slightly recut below. A highly attractive and elusive Mint State example of this scarce and underrated issue. The accepted mintage of the Large Date coins is 76,000, while the related mintage of the Small Date coins is accepted as 288,002.
An impressive piece, this quarter eagle is fully lustrous and frosty with bright yellow surfaces that have few marks of any kind. The central design motifs are slightly weak, evident especially on the eagle's left (facing) leg.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25GS, PCGS# 7732, GSID# 8346)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 76,000


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
Apr-May, 2009
29th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 18
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on May 1, 2009 for: $4,887.50
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