Lot 1352
1844-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck on a problem-free planchet, all lightly toned. A total of only 11,622 minted. One of the finest known. Fairly lustrous, intermingled with original orange-gold patina (indicating long careful storage away from harmful elements). A high quality Mint State seldom seen among quarter eagles of this date and mint. High Condition Census.
In his work on the subject, Douglas Winter lists just one known Mint State specimen. Since publication, others have been certified but when comparing the population figures listed below, the number is seen to be very small. The Charlotte specialist will wish to consider this opportunity carefully and bid strongly. A related opportunity may not recur.
(Population numbers should be taken advisedly since such numbers may not actually represent different specimens; often the coins are resubmitted for possible upgrades.)
The date logotype of 1844-C is very deeply punched into the die, and to the left. The top of the 1 touches the base of the neck truncation, while the lower left serif of the 1 touches a dentil. On the reverse the mintmark is large and high, embedded in the arrow feather, with a small part of the feather visible within the upper curve. Pop 5; 5 better in 62 (PCGS # 7735) .
Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000.
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