Lot 1704
1852-D. NGC graded AU-55. Generally well struck and untoned barring minor denticle flatness on the obverse rim from 6 to 8 o’clock, and more extensive denticle obliteration on the reverse. This is typical of most D Mint Quarter Eagles of the decade. Only 4,078 minted. Such low mintage means that the 1852-D is one of the half dozen rarest Dahlonega quarter eagles. Bidders might want to make a notation.
There are possibly 75 to 85 known with 15 to 18 in About Uncirculated and only five or six in Uncirculated. The finest appears to be the PCGS MS63 in the Duke's Creek Collection while four are tied in the PCGS roster for second best at PCGS MS62. Beginning with this issue, the quality of strike for Dahlonega quarter eagles worsens somewhat, most noticeable on the eagle. However, this coin is quite well impressed, certainly above average. Some of the reverse dentils fail to show, however, as mentioned. The obverse has nice centers with no weakness on the hair above the ear. As for the luster, here we find a traces of it around the devices. There is a small mark in the field above the eagle. Curiously, this issue is sometimes found with very good luster, especially in comparison to other D-mint quarter eagles from this period. Now that you've decided to bid, it's all right to pay somewhat of a premium, because we believe that competition for this handsome 1852-D will be strong, with a passion for bidding often ineradicably implanted in the minds of those who will be opposing you (PCGS # 7765) .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500.
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