Lot 1358
1850-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Mostly untoned. It is a fact that the 1850-C is generally thought to be the second most available C-mint quarter eagle from the 1850s. Nevertheless, the issue becomes increasingly scarce in the higher grades with few Mint State examples offered for sale. The peripheral details on this agreeable coin are much sharper than average, which makes it an example that is strongly struck. Some of the interior areas show some softness, noticeable along the eagle's feathers and talons, but it is important to focus on the fact that the reverse die used here was only activated for a portion of the '50-C production and was its first and only usage. A slight green-gold patina cover the very lightly abraded surface luster for an acceptably high grade. Only 9,148 pieces struck. Pop 14; 3 finer; 2 in 62; 1 in 63. (PCGS # 7756) .
Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000.
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| Realized $9,775 |
