1847-O $2 1/2 MS61 NGC....

Description

Rare 1847-O Quarter Eagle, MS61

1847-O $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. The 1847-O is rare in Mint State and only occasionally offered for sale. Moreover, it is one of the most poorly struck issues from the New Orleans Mint. The bright yellow-gold surfaces of this MS61 specimen exhibit the usual softness in the centers but are well struck elsewhere. A few minor handling marks do not detract. The coin has a medal turn. Census: 17 in 61, 10 finer (4/09).(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25H8, PCGS# 7747, GSID# 8357)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Melt Value: $118.17
Gold Spot: $977/oz (05-29-2009)
Mintage: 124,000

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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