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1844-D $2 1/2 MS63 NGC

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1844-D $2 1/2 MS63 NGC
<B>1844-D $2 1/2 MS63 NGC.</B></I> Variety 5-H. The more frequently encountered variety, this variant shows the mintmark properly aligned and not slanted downward as seen on Reverse I. The 1844-D is also one of the more frequently encountered quarter eagles from the Dahlonega mint. However, viewed in the context of D-mint issues it is still a scarce issue. Only 175-200 pieces are believed known in all grades and probably no more than 10 coins are extant today in mint condition. This piece has bright, satiny mint luster and rich yellow-gold surfaces. Weakly defined in the centers, as often found. This particular coin is identifiable as the Ex: Montgomery coin by the presence of a tiny mark on the cheek of Liberty and a dash of porosity below the eagle's right (facing) wing. <BR><I>Ex: Montgomery Collection (Bowers and Merena, 5/1998), lot 1019; New York Gold Mart.</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>)