Lot 1203
1851-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Only 14,923 minted. One of a pair of nice MS61 examples consigned to the sale. For the collector, this is an opportunity. Since its inception in 1796, quarter eagle production at the Philadelphia mint rose steadily to more than 1 million coins in 1851. But coinage at the three southern branch mints lagged tremendously, particularly the coinage at Charlotte, North Carolina. Needless to say, the 1851-C is one of the most difficult issues in Mint condition in the early Liberty quarter eagle series. Diligent work will locate you one from the small population of pieces graded at this level by NGC. The strike is generally bold, but slight softness of detail is noted here and there, mainly in the reverse center. A nicely frosted example for either the high quality date collector or the advanced C and D mint specialist. Pop 10; 3 in 62. In a new NGC 4 pronged holder (PCGS # 7760) .
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000.
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