1881 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS....

Description

Rare, Low Mintage 1881 Quarter Eagle, MS62

1881 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. The 1881 quarter eagle is not all that well known except to specialists, but it is a significant rarity among later date Coronet two and a halves. Only 640 pieces were struck, and curiously most of the mintage was dropped into circulation. The predictable result is that Mint State coins are rarely encountered. Only 28 coins have been certified in all conditions of Uncirculated by both of the major services, the finest grades MS64. At the MS62 level only seven other pieces have been certified (6/08). This is a lovely piece, much finer than one might imagine for an MS62. As always, the fields are mirrored. The surfaces show rich reddish-golden color with the only variation in hue being a dash of haziness in the upper left portion of the obverse. The devices are sharply struck as one would expect, and there are only small abrasions scattered about.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25L5, PCGS# 7833, GSID# 8306)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 641

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