Lot 3690
1850-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Nice strike on a normal rough planchet. Only 9,148 minted. Some luster evident. Pop 2; 1 in 62. The lustrous, matte-like surfaces are draped in soft greenish-golden patina and show minimal abrasions but this was struck on a rough planchet, resulting in a more textured than satiny appearance. The devices that were left by the dies lack a certain precision due to insufficient die pressure in the centers, but it often found on this date. A rare issue. So while sitting in the auction room twiddling your fingers while the auctioneer drones on, prepare yourself for this upcoming 1850-C quarter eagle by deciding on a firm bid, one that it clearly deserves (PCGS # 7756) .
Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000.
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| Realized $13,225 |
