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Rare 1851-C Quarter Eagle, AU55

1851-C $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. A delightful Choice AU example with minimal wear and only trivial marks and hairlines evident on either side. A soft, satiny appearance is combined with lovely lime-green toning. A pair of strike-throughs are noted on the lower obverse, extending, respectively, from Liberty's chin to the rim near 8 o'clock, and from the rim near 5 o'clock to the back of Liberty's head. A rare Charlotte quarter eagle that is highly desirable at this grade level. Census: 14 in 55, 36 finer (3/09).(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25HM, PCGS# 7760, GSID# 8365)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.13oz
Mintage: 14,923


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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2009
29th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on May 1, 2009 for: $2,990.00
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