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Scarce Near-Gem 1849 Quarter

1849 25C MS64 PCGS. The 1849 is much scarcer than its mintage of 340,000 pieces would indicate. Once ore began to arrive from the California gold fields, silver prices started to rise making contemporary coins such as the 1849 quarter worth more than their intrinsic value. As a result, a large percentage of the mintage was melted. Sharply struck, the surfaces display a few field marks on each side, and the obverse displays deep blue, golden, and gray toning with an essentially brilliant reverse. Population: 5 in 64, 0 finer (12/04).(#5413) (Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23T2, PCGS# 5413, GSID# 5119)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 6.68 grams
ASW: 0.19329oz
Mintage: 340,000


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2005
12th-15th Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 13, 2005 for: Not Sold
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