Lot 2353
1846-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck for this date with only typical flat detail on the tops of the eagle's feathers and left leg. Only 4,808 minted. Pop 8; 1 in 61; 2 in 62, 1 in 63. This has a few little spots on the cheek but is otherwise lustrous and smooth appearing, with light yellowish gold color. The date, upon close inspection, seems repunched over some earlier digits, whether a 5 or a 4 or a 6 or and unpside-down 6, is anyone's guess. Jumbled dates like this are a hallmark of the small coins of the 1840s, gold or silver, regardless of where they were struck (all dies in those days were made at the Philadelphia mint and shipped to the branch offices as required) (PCGS # 7741) .
Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000.
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