1874 $2 1/2

Description

Low Mintage 1874 Quarter Eagle, A Spectacular MS 64 Representative

1874 $2 1/2 MS 64 PCGS. The Philadelphia Mint was the sole producer of quarter eagles in 1874, and the combined business strike and proof mintage amounted to a mere 3,960 pieces. Despite this limited mintage, the 1874 is remarkably affordable in most circulated grades. At the finer levels of Mint State preservation, however, the 1874 is just as rare as its original mintage would suggest. NGC and PCGS report only six coins in MS 64, with a lone MS 65 PCGS specimen finer (11/00). Well struck with crisp overall definition, both sides glisten with orange-gold color and moderately reflective fields. There are no individually mentionable abrasions, but a shallow planchet void on the bridge of Liberty's nose should serve as a useful pedigree marker.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25KR, PCGS# 7821, GSID# 8299)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 3,940

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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