Lot 1762
1839-D $2.50 Classic Head. NGC graded MS-61. Nicely toned. As far as D-mint quarter eagles go, the 1839-D is not a great rarity. It ranks 16th in overall rarity out of the 20 quarter eagles produced at this Southern coinage facility. All the same, it compares favorably to the 1844-D, both of which are more difficult to locate than the 1843-D, 1846-D, and 1847-D. The popularity of the '39-D stems from its status as the first quarter eagle produced at the Dahlonega Mint. It is also the only D-mint issue in the Classic quarter eagle series. An understandably important Mint State representative, both sides are tinged in deep orange-gold color with a suitably lustrous sheen and a warm golden halo around Liberty as well as the stars. The texture is frosty, the strike is crisp in most areas, and no grade-limiting abrasions detract from this coin's eye appeal. 13,674 coins minted. Pop 8; 7 finer; 2 in 62; 3 in 63; 2 in 64.
Estimated Value $25,000 - 29,000.
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