Lot 949
1848-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Light even gold toning on both sides. Well struck and looks like a mint state coin. Vivid, almost yellow gold with lively fresh, frosty highlights. Overall the coin is very choice and has a generous measure of old fashioned eye appeal. Moreover, it is an above average strike, with just a hint of lightness here and there, mainly on the lower extremities of the eagle's body. All told, this is an exceptional 1848-C quarter eagle. As a final comment, Douglas Winter observed that the 1848-C is "Characterized by an uneven strike. Many pieces are particularly soft at the center, the stars, and the hair above Liberty's forehead." The present coin is therefore a pleasing exception -- the reason why we recommend bidders add it to their collection.
Obverse with high date, top of 1 touching truncation above, all numerals free of the dentils below. From the reverse die used in 1846 and 1847. Only 16,788 minted. Pop 5; 2 in 61; 1 in 62. (PCGS # 7750) .
Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,500.
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