Lot 906
1840-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. Light golden toning with semi reflective surfaces. The 1840-D was minted to the extent of only 3,523 pieces. Its importance is similar to that of the 1840-C issue, except that the 1840-D is typically found in lower grades and, as if that were not enough, is usually poorly struck. The present specimen is quite well struck for the issue, although the reverse tends to be more weakly impressed on the eagle than the obverse is on Liberty; about a match for the Winter plate coin. Douglas Winter notes in his book that "The 1840-D is among the most poorly struck Dahlonega quarter eagles." Pop 6; 2 in 58; 1 in 61; 1 in 62. (PCGS # 7719) .
Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000.
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| Realized $14,375 |
