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1852-C $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:6,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1852-C $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS
<B>1852-C $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS.</B></I> Variety 14-I. One of the most noteworthy quarter eagles in this collection and it is easily among the finest 1852-C's that I have seen. Even if you have no interest in buying this coin, you should examine it as it is a "poster child" for originality and aesthetic appeal. The strike is considerably sharper than usual with the exception of the centers which have a bit if weakness. Under magnification, some trivial marks can be seen in the obverse fields as well as some minor mint-made roughness. The reverse is absolutely exceptional with the exception of a curly pinscratch below TES in STATES that extends to the eagle's beak. The luster is nearly full and it is quite reflective on the obverse; the reverse is more satiny in its texture. Both sides show raised die finishing lines, indicating that this was probably one of the earliest pieces struck from these dies. The color is sensational with lovely deep green-gold hues seen on both sides. This is the most original 1852-C quarter eagle we have seen and believe that it is clearly Uncirculated by today's standards. It is among the finest known and the only better pieces that we aware of are Bass II: 453 (now graded MS63 by PCGS) and the Elrod coin (graded MS62 by both PCGS and NGC). Housed in an old PCGS holder.<BR> The 1852-C is one of the rarest Charlotte quarter eagles in higher grades. In addition to the two Uncirculated pieces mentioned above, few other exist that might qualify as such. AU examples are seldom offered for sale and many are overgraded, especially when compared to this original coin.<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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