Lot 1241
1843-C $2.50 Liberty. Large date, plain 4. PCGS graded MS-64. This coin is simply stunning, the surfaces are very choice for the grade and the luster is unbroken. Examination will note a few trivial ticks here and there, but none deep or worth describing. This is the finest graded example yet seen, it previously was offered in Heritage's February 1999 sale where it was NGC graded MS-64. When this piece came to us, we sent it to PCGS to cross it over into their holder, which they did without hesitation. We note this coin is far better than those offered in the massive Harry Bass Jr., auctions by Bowers and Merena the last few years, and therefore we can only conclude that this particular coin is the Finest Known of the date.
Initially the Charlotte Mint struck small date coins, only 2,988 were delivered in April, 1843. Then the large date dies were delivered to Charlotte and coinage began again. The large date pieces were delivered from June 30 through December 30. Only 23,076 were struck and most circulated. Only a couple have been graded as mint state, and this is far and away the finest seen. A foremost opportunity for the advanced numismatist.
Estimated Value $40,000-UP.
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