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Quarter Eagles 1839 - 1859 |
Liberty Head 1840-1859 |
Diameter: 18 millimeters |
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Weight: 64.5 grains |
Fineness: .900 |
Edge: Reeded |
Designer: Christian Gobrecht |
1854-D
Mintage: 1,760
The 1854-D quarter eagle is an extremely rare coin in high
grade. This date always comes with a below average strike.
The reverse is usually weakest on the neck feathers, right
leg and claws of the eagle. On most coins of this date the
surfaces have abraisions and Mint-made defects such as
planchet laminations and die scratches. Original, uncleaned
specimens show coloration ranging from green-gold to
coppery-gold. The 1854-D is a very hard coin to locate with
good eye appeal and pleasing luster. Less than 65 coins
survive with only five Mint State coins currently known.
PCGS MS 60

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