1888 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC....

Description

Conditionally Rare 1888 Quarter Eagle, MS65

1888 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. The mintage of 1888 quarter eagles (16,001 circulation strikes) was considerably larger than for the 1880 through 1887 issues, yet it is elusive within the context of 19th century gold. Lower Mint State examples can be located with patience and searching, but the date is quite scarce in near-Gem. Gem specimens, such as the current offering, are rare. Billowing luster emanates from apricot-gold surfaces splashed with sky-blue and lavender and the design features are well defined except for the typical softness in the eagle's leg feathers. A few minute marks on the obverse portrait and in the right obverse field are rather insignificant. Census: 17 in 65, 4 finer (12/09).(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25LC, PCGS# 7840, GSID# 8313)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 16,001

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