Lot 2143
1846-D $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Boldly struck. Lustrous and nicely toned. A lovely very high grade example. In fact, beautifully well struck for the issue with just minor weakness seen along the lower obverse rim dentils and throughout most of the reverse dentils. The surfaces are extremely clean for the grade, with no deep or detracting marks and only a light hairline on the face. The luster is semi-granular in texture, with some semi-prooflike tendencies in the fields, an ideal combination. Both the obverse and reverse have toned to a medium to deep golden-orange shade that is nicely balanced throughout.
The 1846-D quarter eagle has a similar mintage to the 1845-D, but it is slightly less scarce. In Mint condition, the 1846-D is undoubtedly very rare, with possibly as few as half a dozen or so pieces traced. It will be interesting to see what this lively example brings when it is sold. Pop 3; 1 in 63. (PCGS # 7742) .
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
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