1879-S $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS....

Description

Important 1879-S Quarter Eagle, MS61

1879-S $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. A pleasing Mint State example from a mintage of 43,500 coins. This date, like many from the San Francisco Mint, circulated extensively with Mint State pieces surviving purely upon chance. This lovely example has few peers. Population: 4 in 61, 6 finer (10/09).(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25L3, PCGS# 7831, GSID# 8407)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Melt Value: $141.51
Gold Spot: $1,170/oz (12-04-2009)
Mintage: 43,500

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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