1837 $2.50 AU53 认证号18697892, PCGS号7695

After a record mintage of almost 548 thousand quarter eagles in 1836, the production dropped off dramatically in 1837 to a little over 45 thousand. Part of the reason for this low mintage was probably the Panic of 1837 which curtailed economic activity. It has been estimated that only about 300 of these coins exist today.

David Akers (1975/88)

The relatively low mintage and low number of auction appearances correctly indicate that this is a very scarce date. Choice uncirculated specimens are much more elusive than the three preceeding dates, and most of the ones that I have seen are frosty and softly struck over Liberty's ear.