1849-D $2.50 MS(PCGS#7754)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4046

Grade

AU55

Price

4,560

Lot Description

1849-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. Outstanding and highly significant Choice AU quality for this conditionally challenging issue. Striking quality is superior by the standards of the issuing mint, both sides sharply to fully defined throughout. Traces of a semi-reflective finish are evident in the fields, although the luster is predominantly of a satin to softly frosted nature. Vividly toned in a blend of medium gold and pale rose, this coin possesses superior quality and eye appeal for an issue that is typically offered in VF or EF grades. In fact, the 1849-D is the rarest Dahlonega Mint quarter eagle from the 1840s in AU and Mint State after only the 1840-D, 1841-D and 1842-D. Sure to see spirited bidding among advanced Southern gold enthusiasts. PCGS Population: 17; 29 finer, just seven of which are Mint State (MS-62 finest). PCGS# 7754. NGC ID: 25HF. Click here for certification details from PCGS.