Lot 758
1839-O $2.50 Classic Head. NGC graded MS-61. A wonderful examle of the first quarter eagle struck in New Orleans. Deep yellow gold with brilliant luster and extremely sharp details throughout. This is the more common of the two known varieties. A small number of Mint State coins survive from the original mintage of 17,781, as NGC has reported 18 in this grade with 19 in MS-62, 12 in MS-63 and 5 in MS-64. A most desirable specimen that should stir considerable bidder interest (PCGS # 7701) .
Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000.
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| Realized $8,050 |
