1846-O $2.50 MS(PCGS#7743)

1846-O $2.50 MS (PCGS#7743)

The Regency Auction 31

Lot Description: This coin ranks among the FINEST KNOWN of this very scarce New Orleans mint quarter eagle. Estimates suggest that about nine and twelve Mint State coins survive and this one ranks as tied for third finest graded at PCGS, which has graded just two coins finer (MS64 and MS65). This is a particularly attractive, fully CHOICE example. Boasting a very strong strike for the date, the details are each very well defined, except for some light weakness on the central reverse. Even with that, it is very crisp for a 46-O. The surfaces are delicately toned brought out by a vivid satiny luster. There are just a few minor scuffs and ticks that account for the assigned grade, but none are distracting. The eye appeal is very high end! PCGS 2, NGC 3, CAC 3. It is interesting to note that NO PCGS coin in MS63 or MS64 has sold in auction since 2004. An NGC MS63+ CAC sold in our November 2018 Regency Auction for $18,800 and the current PCGS value is listed at $19,500. This truly CHOICE example will be welcomed in any specialized set of New Orleans gold or Liberty quarter eagles. A real prize for the specialist that will see fierce bidding competition and is not an opportunity to be taken lightly! Cert. Number 36482372 PCGS # 7743