1856-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC....

Description

1856-S Two and a Half, Very Scarce MS61
First Collectible S-Mint Quarter Eagle

1856-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. The San Francisco Mint produced just 246 quarter eagles in 1854, none in 1855, and 72,120 in 1856, making that third-year date the first collectible example from the newly established Mint. Both sides are fully lustrous with rich orange patina over medium yellow-gold surfaces. The quarter eagle format suited the West Coast facility, since it is sharply struck and well-produced overall. Only a few minute ticks exist on the smooth and attractive surfaces. Census: 10 in 61, 9 finer (10/17).
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 10/2009), lot 1314.
From The Robert Craig Family Collection. (Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25JB, PCGS# 7781, Greysheet# 8381)

Weight: 4.18 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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