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1839-O $2 1/2 MS61 NGC

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1839-O $2 1/2 MS61 NGC
<B>1839-O $2 1/2 MS61 NGC.</B></I> Low Date, Close Fraction. McCloskey-B, R.4. An elusive quarter eagle variety from the Close Fraction reverse with both elements of the fraction touching the diagonal fraction bar on the reverse. The reverse is also inverted and has a horizontal bisecting die crack from the right wing to the eagle's head, the left wing, and the border. Both sides have brilliant mint frost with bright yellow-gold luster. In addition to its importance as a scarce variety, this quarter eagle represents the first issue of the denomination coined at New Orleans, and the only issue of the design produced at the new facility.<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>)