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1844-C $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS

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1844-C $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS
<B>1844-C $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS.</B></I> Variety 6-E. The quality of strike for this date varies and examples are known with very poor strikes. This piece, however, shows much better detail than usual with uncommonly sharp centers and a few of the stars actually display radial line definition. The reverse is slightly weak in the center but the overall quality of strike is still a bit above average for the issue. There is some light friction in the fields as well as a few scattered marks on the reverse that are located above the eagle's head, but this coin shows only minor wear and it was relatively well handled. A good deal of luster is present on both sides and the color is attractive with light yellow-gold hues that deepen toward the borders. This is a wholesome and pleasing Choice About Uncirculated 1844-C quarter eagle and it is a scarce issue in this grade. Housed in an older PCGS holder and it appears to be conservatively graded.<BR> While 11,622 pieces were struck, this date is scarcer than generally believed, especially in higher grades. The Mint was burned in July 1844 by a burglar and production was halted until early 1846. Because of this, 1844-C quarter eagles tend to have a lower survival rate than other dates of this era and most are found well worn. Only five Uncirculated 1844-C quarter eagles are believed known and there may only be 16-21 properly graded AUs. This is clearly among the scarcest quarter eagles from this mint, both in terms of overall and high grade rarity.<BR><I>From The Carolina Circle Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> Christian Gobrecht<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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