Lot 1802
1854-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. Lovely orange gold surfaces. Struck with scientific exactness throughout the obverse, including stars. Mostly well struck on the legends and main device of the eagle, with just a touch of weakness at the feathers of the legs and around the periphery of the central shield, as commonly found. Bold large C mintmark is tucked in tightly above the denomination where it touches the top of the fraction bar and embeds itself into the lower arrow feather. The rims are in exceptional condition. In fact, "exceptional" is the correct word to describe this handsome quarter eagle. All known 1854-C quarter eagles are from a single die pair where the date logotype is high, with the peak of the 1 piercing the neck truncation. Some slight evidence of clashing is often seen in front of Liberty's nose and neck. Only 7,295 coins minted. Pop 5; 12 finer; 5 in 61; 7 in 62.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000.
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