1856-D $2.50 MS(PCGS#7779)

The November 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auktionator

Stack's Bowers

Losnummer

3246

Erhaltungsgrad

MS61

Preis

70.500

Losbeschreibung

Tied for the Finest Certified 1856-D Liberty Quarter Eagle Rarity One of Four in the NGC Census 1856-D Liberty Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (NGC). A casual glance at the mintage for the year causes one to pause, for there is no comma in the three digitsshown. What's this, only 874 were minted? And today, from this paltry production perhaps 45 to 55 exist in all grades. Here is one of the absolute finest seen, tied with three others at most as the finest certified grade between both NGC and PCGS. Notice the rich golden-orange planchet which is lustrous and graced by a dash of light copper toning on the reverse. The strike is decent but minor softness is present as well as light die rust on Liberty's neck and nose. Always softly impressed on LIBERTY and on the eagle on his neck, shield and thighs, diagnostic to this date and mint. The Dahlonega Mint was using old coining equipment, and these dies appear worn and rusty. As the quagmire of war fast approached, few of these circulated and most disappeared long ago. For identification there is a tiny edge tick above ME of AMERICA and a pin prick between TA of STATES. A fantastic example of this rarity that is worthy of the most advanced specialized collection.Numismatic Reflections by Q. David Bowers What a lovely quarter eagle this is, combining a high certified grade with attractive appearance and significant rarity. The specialty of Dahlonega Mint quarter eagles is worth investigating. Although a number of issues are fairly scarce and while some are quite rare (as here) in high grades, there are no dates that are impossible. Review the span of years by looking at the Guide Book and perhaps determine a course of action in building your own set. PCGS# 7779. NGC Census: 4; none finer.