Lot 3215
1854-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Only 7,295 coins minted. Untoned. A classic quarter eagle rarity in high grades, especially so in select Mint State as seen here. Charlotte struck a mere 7,295 of these, virtually all of which wore into much lower grades in circulation. We note the lustrous, desirable un-circulated surfaces of this specimen bedazzle the eye with their bright yellow gold color, and we see none of the haze or dullness over the luster. As to the strike, this one really excels, noted expert Doug Winter wrote in his reference on the series that "Weak strikes are the rule for this date. The obverse is often blurry on the hair around Liberty's ear. The reverse is always weaker than the obverse; the center and eagle's claws are invariably very weak…." We note that the hair around Liberty's ear is decidedly well struck, especially so given the date, and the reverse shows the expected softness on the eagle's thigh, claws and areas around the shield. In addition, we note a small die crack from the rim to the fraction bar on the reverse with minor collar cuds below on the extreme edge. The obverse die shows light clash marks from Liberty's nose and in front of her neck. Virtually no identifying marks on this one, there is a very shallow rough area in the upper right reverse field, and a minor tick on the Liberty's jaw. An American classic, the grading services report few others in Mint quality. In NGC holder 1271851-013. Tied for the finest graded at NGC. Pop 7 (PCGS # 7770) .
Estimated Value $18,000 - 21,000.
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