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1839-C $2 1/2 MS61 NGC

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1839-C $2 1/2 MS61 NGC
<B>1839-C $2 1/2 MS61 NGC.</B></I> Variety 3-C, McCloskey-C, Breen-6150, R.3. Recut 39. The obverse has the mintmark centered over the space between the 8 and 3, the only necessary identification for this variety. An early die state with the date recutting boldly evident on this piece, especially on the 3 which is boldly doubled below. It is sharply struck and highly attractive with brilliant green-gold surfaces. The fields exhibit some light reflectivity, as well as a few grade limiting marks. There is no evidence of any obverse die cracks, with the usual reverse cracks, over the left wing and through the eagle's head. Census: 9 in 61, 3 finer (10/07).<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>)