Lot 1459
1802/1 $2.50 Capped Bust. PCGS graded MS-61 PQ. Now more correctly described as 1802 (without the overdate designation) since conservative opinion has come to the conclusion there is no underlying 1 under the 2 in the date. Light golden toning with plenty of frosty mint luster intact and a Premium Quality coin for the grade. A lovely example free from adjustment marks. Only 3035 minted. Pop 6; 4 in 62, 6 in 63 (PCGS # 7650) .
The Harry Bass sale put it best: "1802 quarter eagles have historically been catalogued as 1802/1 overdates. We are of the opinion that minor damage to the die or punch caused the artifacts that led past numismatists to attribute these as overdates."
Estimated Value $24,000 - 26,000.
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