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Near-Mint 1859-S Two and a Half

1859-S $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Luster bathes the borders and devices of this low mintage near-Mint example. Precisely struck and minimally abraded. The hard money economy of California preferred the convenience of double eagles, the reason only 15,200 quarter eagles were struck. Population: 8 in 58, 6 finer (10/09).(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25JN, PCGS# 7790, GSID# 8387)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 15,200


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
December, 2009
3rd-6th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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