Lot 1378
1850-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck on a nice clean planchet. A lustrous example struck in natural greenish color gold. Only 9148 minted. It is a fact that the 1850-C is generally regarded as the second most common C-mint quarter eagle from the 1850s. However, what is also true is that the issue becomes increasingly more difficult to obtain in the higher grades with precious few Mint States available. The peripheral details on this attractive coin are sharper than average, which makes it an example that is strongly struck. Some of the interior design shows characteristic softness, however, noticeable at the eagle's legs and neck feathers, but it is important observe the fact that the reverse die used here was only activated for a portion of the '50-C production and was its first and only usage. A slight green-gold patina covers the very lightly abraded surface luster for an acceptably high grade. Pop 9; 3 in 62 (PCGS # 7756) .
Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000.
Ex Pittman Collection.
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