1862-S $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS....

Description

Memorable 1862-S Quarter Eagle, AU53
An Overlooked Rarity in the Series

1862-S $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Struck to the extent of only 8,000 pieces, the 1862-S quarter eagle is rare in any grade and exceptionally so in Mint State. This AU coin is one of five so certified at PCGS, which has graded 13 finer (4/10)--but only three Mint State pieces are among them, two in MS61 and the spectacular MS62 PCGS coin from the Harry W. Bass Jr. Collection. The present coin, while obviously not in that class, offers much to boast about: deep reddish-gold patina, a decent if incomplete strike, and minimal marks on either side. A rare opportunity for specialists in early S-mint gold.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25K2, PCGS# 7798, GSID# 8392)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 8,000

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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