Lot 1206
1854-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. A nice untoned example. 7,295 struck. Pure and simple, this is a classic quarter eagle rarity in high grades, especially so in choice Mint State as seen here. Charlotte struck very few of these, virtually all of which made it into circulation and therefore the few survivors are in much lower grades. We note the lustrous, desirable, and definitely un-circulated surfaces of this specimen bedazzle the eye with their vibrant golden glow. Then, too, we see none of the usual haze or dullness over the luster. As to the strike, this specimen really excels. Noted expert Doug Winter wrote in his reference on the series that "Weak strikes are the rule for this date. The obverse is often blurry on the hair around Liberty's ear. The reverse is always weaker than the obverse; the center and eagle's claws are invariably very weak…." We are pleased to say that the hair around Liberty's ear is decidedly sharper than most, especially so given the date, although the reverse shows the expected softness on the eagle's thigh, claws and areas around the shield. Pop 7; 1 finer in 63. In a new NGC 4 pronged holder (PCGS # 7770) .
Estimated Value $13,000 - 14,000.
Ex: Ashland City.
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