1840-C $2.50 MS(PCGS#7718)

The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

9265

等级

AU58

价格

53,779

详细说明

1840-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU-58 (PCGS). Uncommonly original in a C-mint gold coin, and important as such, this exquisite near-Mint survivor is sure to command a premium bid. Warm orange-gold patina blankets both sides, the surfaces of which reveal flickers of satiny luster as the coin dips into a light. Sharply struck and outwardly smooth, this is easily one of the most attractive and desirable 1840-C quarter eagles that this cataloger has ever handled. The original mintage of 12,822 pieces are represented by approximately 150 pieces today that have come down to us in varying states of preservation. These were preserved by design to save money for that rainy day, some with care, others commonly by chance. In grades of EF or lower, this Charlotte issue is actually available, however, at grades above AU these become quite rare. Furthermore collectors seeking examples are numerous. This is the first year of issue of this new Liberty style, and the Charlotte Mint is an extremely popular focus of many collectors. Thankfully, those that do exist normally are well struck, even sharper than the Philadelphia coins from this year and denomination. A single die pairing was used by Charlotte that year, and the mintmark is very small and is seen on later issues up through the 1843-C Small Date quarter eagle. A condition rarity that will excite any specialist of this series or branch mint. Provenance: From the Augustana Collection. NGC Census: 31; 16 finer (MS-63 finest). PCGS# 7718. NGC ID: 25GB. To view all items from the Augustana Collection, click here. Click here for certification details from NGC.