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1854-D $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Variety 17-M. The only variet 1854-D[$2 1/2] AU58 PCGS.

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1854-D $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Variety 17-M. The only variet 1854-D[$2 1/2] AU58 PCGS.
<B>1854-D<$2 1/2> AU58 PCGS.</B></I> Variety 17-M. The only variety of the year. A hallmark of this obverse die is unfinished die work including extensive file lines and other defects, mostly near the border and especially visible below the date. This date is one of the rarest in the Dahlonega series, from a mintage of just 1,760 coins. Lower mintages of Dahlonega Mint quarter eagles occurred in each of the next two years, and the 1854 to 1856 date span represents the smallest annual production of this denomination at the Georgia facility.<BR> This near-Mint example is equally attractive and desirable. It is a splendid coin with light orange toning over pleasing yellow color. The surfaces have full luster except on the highest design points. Considerable reflectivity remains in the fields, especially where they join the devices. A few minor imperfections can be seen, but these are not of any significance.