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***Auction Highlight*** 1853-p Gold Liberty Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Graded GEM+ Unc By USCG (fc)

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:3,812.50 - 7,625.00 USD
***Auction Highlight*** 1853-p Gold Liberty Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Graded GEM+ Unc By USCG (fc)
***Auction Highlight*** 1853-p Gold Liberty Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Graded GEM+ Unc By USCG. 0 Up for Auction is a SUPERB Gem Plus Example, Tied for 3rd Finest Known. Here is a remarkably well preserved example of an early date Liberty Head quarter eagle issue. Indeed, the surfaces are close to pristine with an overall smooth appearance. Lovely mint luster, vivid golden-rose patina, and bold to sharp striking detail all add to the appeal of this Gem quarter eagle. Full Detail in the Star centers on the Obverse. The Center Reverse Weakness was due to heavy Die Polishing which is seen on virtually all Late Die state examples. The 1853 is scarce in Choice Mint State, and Gems are rare for a pre-Civil War era Liberty Head gold issue. This is a significant condition rarity that would do equally well in an advanced type set or specialized gold cabinet.