1844-D $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Variety 5-I....

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1844-D Variety 5-I Quarter Eagle, MS63
Ex: Pittman Collection

1844-D $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Variety 5-I. Ex: Pittman. An exceptional Select Mint State piece from the Pittman Collection, this coin is one of three MS63 examples that Doug Winter specifically lists as the finest known to him. Both sides exhibit brilliant and frosty yellow luster with hints of orange toning in the protected areas of the reverse. The strike is well above average, with bold clash marks visible on the reverse. No finer pieces have been certified at NGC or PCGS. Census: 6 in 63, 0 finer (3/14).
Ex: Melish Collection (Abe Kosoff, 4/1956), lot 1164; John Jay Pittman (David Akers, 5/1998), lot 1748.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25GV, PCGS# 7736, Greysheet# 8348)

Weight: 4.18 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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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