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Description

Flashy Gem 1898 Two and a Half
Finest Certified as Prooflike

1898 $2 1/2 MS65 Prooflike NGC. An intricately struck Gem with notable field reflectivity and a minimum of field contact. Only 24,000 pieces were struck, and perhaps a thousand examples have survived. As of (9/09), NGC has certified seven 1898 quarter eagles as Prooflike, with the present piece as the single highest graded.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25LN, PCGS# 77850)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 4.18 grams
AGW: 0.12095oz
Mintage: 24,000


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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
October, 2009
22nd-24th Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 455

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Oct 23, 2009 for: $4,025.00
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