Lot 2350
1843-C $2.50 Liberty. Small date, crosslet 4. NGC graded AU-50. Nicely toned. A total of 42 graded by NGC. Pop 3; 2 in 53; 9 in 55; 13 in 58; 1 in 60; 3 in 61; 2 in 62. Only 2,988 minted. A coin of this caliber tends to instruct a person in just what it takes to make the grade. The surface is heavily toned a natural amber orange color, showing that this all-original specimen never met with a cleaning solution in its 160+ year passage through history. We have to give a hand to the consignor of these beautiful quarter eagles. Wherever did he acquire them? More to the point: how many years did it take! (PCGS # 7729) .
Initially the Charlotte Mint struck small date coins, only 2,988 were delivered in April, 1843. Then the large date dies were delivered to Charlotte and coinage began again. The large date pieces were delivered from June 30 through December 30. Only 23,076 were struck and most circulated. A foremost opportunity for the advanced numismatist.
Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000.
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