Lot 1199
1850-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Only 9,148 minted. It is known that the 1850-C is generally regarded as the second most common C-mint quarter eagle from the 1850s. But that only makes it one of the most readily affordable. Furthermore, the issues becomes increasingly scarce in the higher grades with precious few Mint States known. The peripheral details on this handsome coin are much sharper than average, which makes it an example that is strongly struck. Some of the interior devices show characteristic softness, noticeable at the eagle's feathers and talons, but it is important not to overlook 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. There is a small mark at Liberty's chin; another, like a chattermark, behind the hair bun, and a minor flake or void on the throat (as struck). A slight green-gold patina covers the very lightly abraded surface luster for an acceptably lustrous MS grade. Pop 14; 2 in 62; 1 in 63. In a new NGC 4 pronged holder (PCGS # 7756) .
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000.
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