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1866 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS

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1866 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS
<B>1866 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS.</B></I> Only 3,080 quarter eagles were coined at the Philadelphia Mint in 1866, at a time of great hoarding of precious metals. There was little desire among officials to produce quantities of coinage that would wind up in the melting pots. Those that remain in numismatic circulation today were probably acquired by collectors near the time of issue. This lovely piece has attractive light yellow color with a few minor blemishes that are expected for the grade. Population: 3 in 45, 11 finer (3/08).<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>)