1856-D $2 1/2

Description

Undeniably Rare 1856-D Quarter Eagle With An Obverse Lamination

1856-D $2 1/2 Quarter Eagle--Minor Lamination on Obverse--AU 50 PCGS. This coin comes from a paltry original mintage of 874 pieces, and it should be no surprise that the 1856-D is the rarest D-mint quarter eagle with an extant population of perhaps 30-35 coins (Winter, 1997). The most noticeable feature on this coin is a planchet streak (as produced) over the right obverse, but the balance of the surfaces are free of mentionable striking and post-production distractions. As befits the issue, the devices are softly impressed over the highpoints. An interesting and rare coin for the D-mint specialist.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25J9, PCGS# 7779, GSID# 8379)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 874

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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