1846-C $2 1/2

Description

1846-C AU 53 PCGS. Well detailed on the obverse with the exception of the curl above the ear of Liberty which has some weakness; the reverse shows a more typical strike for the issue with flatness noted at the center. Lustrous and clean for the grade with pale orange-gold color. As on all known examples, there is some Mint-made roughness at the date and scattered areas of die rust on both sides.
The 1846-C is the second rarest Charlotte quarter eagle in high grades. Out of the total population of 65 to 75 pieces, there are only 6 to 8 that grade AU plus another 4 or 5 in Mint State. The rarity of this date is easily explained. First, only 4,808 pieces were produced. Second, the Charlotte Mint was closed during 1845 after a fire. This meant that the quarter eagles and half eagles produced this year were much needed in local commerce. As a result, these coins appear to have been heavily used and, when seen today, they are generally found well worn.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25H2, PCGS# 7741, GSID# 8351)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 4,808

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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