1851 $2 1/2

Description

Remarkably Well Preserved 1851 Quarter Eagle

1851 $2 1/2 MS 64 PCGS. For the first time since its inception in 1796, quarter eagle production at the Philadelphia Mint amounted to more than 1 million coins in 1851. Needless to say, the 1851 is one of the most easily obtainable issues in the early Liberty quarter eagle series, but only in circulated and BU grades. Above the MS 63 level, the PCGS population for the 1851 falls to only 14 coins, and there are a mere three finer (12/00). A splendid near-Gem, both sides are yellow-gold in appearance with uncommonly clean features. The strike is generally bold, but slight softness of detail is noted over the eagle's left (facing) leg feathers. A nicely frosted example for either the high quality date collector or the advanced type collector.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25HL, PCGS# 7759, GSID# 8273)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 1,372,748

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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