1848-D $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Variety 10-M. ...

Description

1848-D Quarter Eagle, MS62
One of the Finest Extant

1848-D $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Variety 10-M. Two varieties are known, and the 10-M variety is more plentiful. The other variety, 10-N, has the mintmark closer to the fraction. The mintage was a relatively high 13,771 pieces. While not a great rarity, the 1848-D is a significant condition scarcity. In mint condition only nine to 11 pieces are believed known with the finest an MS63. This lustrous Mint State example is a splendid piece with canary-gold color with slight accents of reddish patina. The fields are only moderately abraded. An unimportant lamination is seen near the middle arrowhead.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25HC, PCGS# 7751, Greysheet# 8359)

Weight: 4.18 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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