Lot 1810
1856-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. Lightly toned. Fully original despite the spongy appearance of Liberty's profile, as befits a coin in which the surfaces are still awash in rich reddish-gold luster. Smooth-edged devices throughout would the ideal on an 1856-C quarter eagle, but we will settle for the fact that the reverse is quite sharp, in opposition to most reverses found on the gold struck at this North Carolina Mint. Including centers and the shield, the eagle side is much, much better than average, though by no means a keen, knife-edge strike. A scarce date with only 7,913 coins minted. Pop 8; 42 finer.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
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