1845-O $2 1/2

Description

1845-O VF 35 Harshly Cleaned. The 1845-O is one of the most highly regarded of all gold coins from the New Orleans mint. Its mintage was a paltry 4,000 pieces and survivors are rare in all grades with one researcher believing that only 40 or so pieces exist today in all grades. This piece is typical for the issue with weakly struck central details. There are several larger field marks on each side, and as stated above, the coin has been harshly cleaned. Still, of importance to the advanced collector of this Southern mint and sure to generate much enthusiasm as specimens are offered so infrequently. Trends $850 in VF 20, $2,100 in XF 40 (5/23).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25GY, PCGS# 7739, GSID# 8350)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 4,000

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.