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1848-C $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. Winter 9-F. Some 115-125 pieces are believed extant today of the 1848-C out

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1848-C $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. Winter 9-F. Some 115-125 pieces are believed extant today of the 1848-C out
1848-C $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. Winter 9-F. Some 115-125 pieces are believed extant today of the 1848-C out of an original mintage of 6,788 pieces. This important coin was previously offered in our 2000 Fort Lauderdale Bullet Sale, where it was described (in part) as, "While a fairly common coin in lower grades, the '48-C is difficult to locate above the XF level. Even if one were to encounter a Mint State representative, the eye appeal would most likely be limited due to poor striking characteristics. In stark contrast, this is an appealing coin despite the seemingly conservative MS 61 grade. The strike is even and exceptionally bold for the issue. The number of abrasions are anything but excessive for the grade, but the green-gold surfaces are somewhat deficient in luster. Delicate crimson-gold overtones are noted on both sides and confirm this coin's originality. "Several of (the coins certified in mint condition) may represent resubmissions as Doug Winter reports only three Mint State 1848-C quarter eagles on today's market. The finest was offered by Bowers & Merena in October 1977 as part of the Harry Lamborn Collection. That coin grades MS 63 or thereabouts. The second finest known, according to Winter, is the sharply struck MS 60 PCGS specimen that we offered as part of the North Georgia Collection in our 1999 FUN Sale. Winter then lists two poorly struck MS 61 examples, one graded by PCGS and the other by NGC. We offered the MS 61 NGC coin from the William Miller Collection in our February 1999 Long Beach Sale but, as Winter does not give pedigree markers on the coins in his Condition Census, we cannot say for certain if this is the same MS 61 NGC example that he listed. Now we come to this coin. Since this is a sharply struck piece, we are certain that Winter would have rated it above the MS 60 PCGS coin from the North Georgia Collection, an assumption that now makes this coin the second finest certified survivor of this important C-mint issue."Ex: 2000 Fort Lauderdale Bullet Sale (Heritage, 3/00), lot 463, where it brought $11,500.From the Ashland City Collection. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with that pace, so we strongly recommend that you place a realistic proxy bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Premier carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions.