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

Description

Rare 1881 Quarter Eagle, MS62

1881 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. A rare and highly sought-after issue, the 1881 quarter eagle had a tiny mintage of just 640 business strikes. Fewer than 30 examples have been certified in Mint State by NGC and PCGS combined, and none have been graded any finer than MS62 by PCGS.
The deep copper-orange, lilac, and sea-green toning is this coin's most noteworthy physical attribute. It is also sharply struck, except for the typical softness on the eagle's left (facing) leg. The fields are partially prooflike and highlight the mildly frosted motifs, especially on the reverse. Light handling marks are visible under a loupe, but they do not significantly detract from the coin's overall pleasing appearance. Population: 4 in 62, 0 finer (9/09).(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
Melt Value: $127.60
Gold Spot: $1,055/oz (10-23-2009)
Mintage: 641

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