Lot 1369
1839-C $2.50 Classic Head. NGC graded MS-61. Identifiable by a tiny mark by star 10 and a faint hairline below the tip of the bust; on the reverse, a localized area of roughness below OF. The usual die breaks noted for this issue. A worthwhile Mint State by any standard, the luster is not in the least timid or yielding despite the nominal grade of MS61, while bright golden hues blossom effortlessly over both sides. The strike, like the luster, is confident, indeed, as bold as ever seen on virtually any C-mint 1839 with only marginal softness on a portion of the shield.
As we have discussed on prior occasions whenever one of these is offered, the 1839-C is the more easily obtainable of the Charlotte branch mint quarter eagles of the Classic or William Kneass-designed type. It is also the second most available C-mint quarter eagle after the 1847-C, curious to say. Yet only 18,140 pieces were produced! There is little argument that the present lovely MS61 offers a rarity that is sure to attract wide bidder interest. Pop 9; 3 finer, 2 in 62, 1 in 63 (PCGS # 7699) .
Estimated Value $27,000 - 29,000.
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