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1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS63 NGC.

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1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS63 NGC.
1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS63 NGC.<p>Formerly offered as lot 8098 in our January 2001 FUN Signature Sale, where it was cataloged as: "Abandoned sometime in 1859, the Old Reverse hub for the Liberty Quarter Eagle was apparently pressed back into service at the Philadelphia Mint in both 1860 and 1861. The latter occasion may have been to aid the Mint in its production of 1.2 million Quarter Eagles, the largest output of this denomination since 1853. A richly frosted, orange-gold example, both sides are smooth enough to suggest a higher grade. The reverse strike is not full, but the obverse devices are bold in all areas. This rare variety was publicized by Doug Winter in the October 19, 1983 edition of Coin World." 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.