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1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 AU58 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 AU58 NGC
<B>1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 AU58 NGC.</B></I> Head of 1835, Breen-6143, McCloskey-D, R.2. Although this is the most common die pairing, there are four variants for the 1836 quarter eagles: <BR>--Head of 1834, Breen-6147, McCloskey-E, R.7;<BR>--Head of 1835, Breen-6143, McCloskey-D, R.2;<BR>--Head of 1835, Breen-6143, McCloskey-G, R.4; and <BR>--Head of 1835, Breen-6143, McCloskey-H, R.4, <BR>of widely varying rarities, as can be seen. There is also a rare proof Unlisted Obverse Die, Script 8, Reverse of Variety G (AM widely spaced). R.8, of which two pieces are known (Heritage, 1/2007), lot 3104. This series makes a fascinating study of early U.S. gold at fairly reasonable prices. The present piece displays pretty, lustrous yellow-gold surfaces with a couple of light abrasions consistent with the grade.<BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> William Kneass<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)