Lot 4552
1842-O $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Only 19,800 pieces struck. Well struck and bold throughout. The lustrous surfaces are a delicate golden-orange in color. Fits high within the condition census as this lovely example is one of the finest in existence. Pop 5; 1 finer in 63 (PCGS # 7726) .
One of the rarest dates from the New Orleans Mint, and MS62 is very high grade for the issue. Date logotype deeply punched into the die and well centered. Under low magnification some incipient die cracks can be seen near stars 7 and 8. At the same time, some die finish lines are evident. On the reverse the O mintmark is high with its upper right embedded in the arrow feather. There are also some extensive die breaks on this side, primarily through AMERICA and the rim along this portion of the coin.
Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000.
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| Realized $12,075 |
