1847 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Ex: Bass. A long underrated issue, ...

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Harry Bass' 1847 Liberty Quarter Eagle, MS62 PCGS

1847 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Ex: Bass. A long underrated issue, the 1847 has an extant population of perhaps 85-95 coins from an original mintage of 29,814 pieces. The average grade among survivors is VF, and we have not offered a similarly graded PCGS coin since 1995. Prooflike in finish, the surfaces display glowing fields with a few die polish lines (as produced) on the obverse. Both sides are golden-rose in color with an otherwise bold strike that softens on the reverse over the eagle's left (facing) leg. Wispy abrasions pepper the fields, none of which are out of context with the MS62 grade level. Population: 4 in 62, 3 finer (5/02).
Ex: Bass II (Bowers and Merena, 10/99), lot 395, where it realized $7,475.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25H5, PCGS# 7744, Greysheet# 8268)

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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