Lot 2174
1858-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Mostly untoned. Light yellow gold with tinges of pale coppery toning. Delicately prooflike on both sides. A high quality specimen, far finer than the usual 1858-C quarter eagles offered in recent years. On an absolute basis the 1858-C at this level is a significant rarity, a numismatic treasure, another prime catch for the specialist. Pop 14; 11 finer; 10 in 62; 1 in 63.
Diagnostics of the dies: Date logotype very deeply punched into the die, slightly closer to the dentils than to the neck truncation, and somewhat to the left. Reverse with upper right of C mintmark embedded in arrow feather.
Only 9,056 coins minted. Pop 12; 10 finer; 9 in 62; 1 in 63. (PCGS # 7787) .
Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000.
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