Lot 898
1839-C. NGC graded AU-58. Nice strike and mostly untoned. Only 18,140 minted. Pop 57; 13 finer.
Among quarter eagles of the Classic Head type the present 1839-C stands as a landmark. It is clearly on the cusp of Mint State, quite well struck, in pleasing yellow gold, and with much the luster remaining. The portrait on this issue is unusual in its features, representing some of the experimentation that was going on in the quarter eagle series, numismatically defined today by differences in the hair style for 1834 to 1839. Seemingly, in this time engraver Christian Gobrecht was experimenting with the copper cent and the gold quarter eagle, both being the smallest denominations made at the time in their respective metals.
Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000.
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| Realized $14,375 |
