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1856-D $2 1/2 AU50 Minor Lamination on Obverse PCGS. Winter 19-L. The 1856-D has the lowest mintage.

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1856-D $2 1/2 AU50 Minor Lamination on Obverse PCGS. Winter 19-L. The 1856-D has the lowest mintage.
1856-D $2 1/2 AU50 Minor Lamination on Obverse PCGS. Winter 19-L. The 1856-D has the lowest mintage in the Dahlonega series of Quarter Eagles, with a tiny emission of only 874 coins. It also finishes neck and neck with the '55-D as the rarest D-mint of its type, with perhaps as many as 35 pieces extant in all grades. All 1856-D Quarter Eagles were carelessly manufactured, a surprising fact when one considers how few pieces were struck. Also surprising is that die rust is commonly seen on the few surviving specimens. Slight evidence of die rust can be seen here on the neck of Liberty, but more importantly, a rim-to-rim, angling planchet flaw is seen across the right side of the obverse. 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.