Lot 1764
1840-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Boldly struck and nicely toned. A strong Condition Census rarity and a very impressive piece from any viewpoint. Sharply struck throughout, both sides are covered with rich "old gold" color in the forms of reddish-orange patina. Display also is bright underlying mint frost with a slightly flat stars except for a few at the top. The surfaces on each side are free of the usual numerous tiny abrasions that affect this issue, the only noticeable mark being one on the top bar of the second T of STATES; no others really stand out as worthy of individual mention. There is what appears to be a small mint-caused lamination defect at the rim above E of AMERICA. Only 12,822 coins minted. Pop 5; 4 finer; 1 in 62; 3 in 63.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000.
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