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Variety 1 (Former variety 15-I, only variety known) Garrett and Guth, in their "Encyclopedia Of U.S. Gold Coins 1795-1933" explain, "The 1854-C quarter eagle is a scarce and popular coin in all grades. Most survivors are well circulated, and Mint State examples are very rare. Coins of this date are frequently found harshly cleaned or damaged. A pleasing 1854-C quarter eagle is quite the prize. Most surviving specimens are softly struck in the center, especially on the eagle's left wing and about the shield. On the reverse a small die break runs from the fraction bar to the rim. The Smithsonian's example is a pleasing Uncirculated coin and is among the finest known." Douglas Winter, in his "Gold Coins Of the Charlotte Mint 1838-1861", lists the rarity at 6th of 20. He also states, "Only 7,295 examples were produced, giving this date the fifth lowest mintage figure of any quarter eagle from this mint. There are very few examples known that do not show extensively abraded surfaces... There is a strong die scratch [die crack] which runs from the fraction bar down to the rim on the reverse. All known examples have a small mint-made depression to the right of the eagle's neck." Mr. Winter's side bar also states, "Most often seen in the VF to EF range, the low mintage 1854-C quarter eagle is a scarce date in all grades. It is scarce in the lower AU grades and rare in properly graded AU55 to AU58." Walter Breen's "Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. And Colonial Coins", considers the 1854-C quarter eagle "Very rare." David Aker's Quarter Eagle Auction Analysis comments "The 1854-C is a very rare date in all grades and is particularly difficult to obtain in full mint state." His average grade at the time (1975) was VF35. The coin shown here has well detail stars with complete radial lines and better than average detail on the hair above the eye and above the ear. It also shows the very weak die crack at the fraction bar and no strike doubling alluded to by Mr. Winter, which may suggest an early strike in this case. Die stria are also evident at the date and some other protected areas on the obverse.
Variety 1 (Former variety 15-I, only variety known) Garrett and Guth, in their "Encyclopedia Of U.S. Gold Coins 1795-1933" explain, "The 1854-C quarter eagle is a scarce and popular coin in all grades. Most survivors are well circulated, and Mint State examples are very rare. Coins of this date are frequently found harshly cleaned or damaged. A pleasing 1854-C quarter eagle is quite the prize. Most surviving specimens are softly struck in the center, especially on the eagle's left wing and about the shield. On the reverse a small die break runs from the fraction bar to the rim. The Smithsonian's example is a pleasing Uncirculated coin and is among the finest known." Douglas Winter, in his "Gold Coins Of the Charlotte Mint 1838-1861", lists the rarity at 6th of 20. He also states, "Only 7,295 examples were produced, giving this date the fifth lowest mintage figure of any quarter eagle from this mint. There are very few examples known that do not show extensively abraded surfaces... There is a strong die scratch [die crack] which runs from the fraction bar down to the rim on the reverse. All known examples have a small mint-made depression to the right of the eagle's neck." Mr. Winter's side bar also states, "Most often seen in the VF to EF range, the low mintage 1854-C quarter eagle is a scarce date in all grades. It is scarce in the lower AU grades and rare in properly graded AU55 to AU58." Walter Breen's "Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. And Colonial Coins", considers the 1854-C quarter eagle "Very rare." David Aker's Quarter Eagle Auction Analysis comments "The 1854-C is a very rare date in all grades and is particularly difficult to obtain in full mint state." His average grade at the time (1975) was VF35. The coin shown here has well detail stars with complete radial lines and better than average detail on the hair above the eye and above the ear. It also shows the very weak die crack at the fraction bar and no strike doubling alluded to by Mr. Winter, which may suggest an early strike in this case. Die stria are also evident at the date and some other protected areas on the obverse.
Variety 1 (Former variety 15-I, only variety known) Garrett and Guth, in their "Encyclopedia Of U.S. Gold Coins 1795-1933" explain, "The 1854-C quarter eagle is a scarce and popular coin in all grades. Most survivors are well circulated, and Mint State examples are very rare. Coins of this date are frequently found harshly cleaned or damaged. A pleasing 1854-C quarter eagle is quite the prize. Most surviving specimens are softly struck in the center, especially on the eagle's left wing and about the shield. On the reverse a small die break runs from the fraction bar to the rim. The Smithsonian's example is a pleasing Uncirculated coin and is among the finest known." Douglas Winter, in his "Gold Coins Of the Charlotte Mint 1838-1861", lists the rarity at 6th of 20. He also states, "Only 7,295 examples were produced, giving this date the fifth lowest mintage figure of any quarter eagle from this mint. There are very few examples known that do not show extensively abraded surfaces... There is a strong die scratch [die crack] which runs from the fraction bar down to the rim on the reverse. All known examples have a small mint-made depression to the right of the eagle's neck." Mr. Winter's side bar also states, "Most often seen in the VF to EF range, the low mintage 1854-C quarter eagle is a scarce date in all grades. It is scarce in the lower AU grades and rare in properly graded AU55 to AU58." Walter Breen's "Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. And Colonial Coins", considers the 1854-C quarter eagle "Very rare." David Aker's Quarter Eagle Auction Analysis comments "The 1854-C is a very rare date in all grades and is particularly difficult to obtain in full mint state." His average grade at the time (1975) was VF35. The coin shown here has well detail stars with complete radial lines and better than average detail on the hair above the eye and above the ear. It also shows the very weak die crack at the fraction bar and no strike doubling alluded to by Mr. Winter, which may suggest an early strike in this case. Die stria are also evident at the date and some other protected areas on the obverse.
Variety 1 (Former variety 15-I, only variety known) Garrett and Guth, in their "Encyclopedia Of U.S. Gold Coins 1795-1933" explain, "The 1854-C quarter eagle is a scarce and popular coin in all grades. Most survivors are well circulated, and Mint State examples are very rare. Coins of this date are frequently found harshly cleaned or damaged. A pleasing 1854-C quarter eagle is quite the prize. Most surviving specimens are softly struck in the center, especially on the eagle's left wing and about the shield. On the reverse a small die break runs from the fraction bar to the rim. The Smithsonian's example is a pleasing Uncirculated coin and is among the finest known." Douglas Winter, in his "Gold Coins Of the Charlotte Mint 1838-1861", lists the rarity at 6th of 20. He also states, "Only 7,295 examples were produced, giving this date the fifth lowest mintage figure of any quarter eagle from this mint. There are very few examples known that do not show extensively abraded surfaces... There is a strong die scratch [die crack] which runs from the fraction bar down to the rim on the reverse. All known examples have a small mint-made depression to the right of the eagle's neck." Mr. Winter's side bar also states, "Most often seen in the VF to EF range, the low mintage 1854-C quarter eagle is a scarce date in all grades. It is scarce in the lower AU grades and rare in properly graded AU55 to AU58." Walter Breen's "Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. And Colonial Coins", considers the 1854-C quarter eagle "Very rare." David Aker's Quarter Eagle Auction Analysis comments "The 1854-C is a very rare date in all grades and is particularly difficult to obtain in full mint state." His average grade at the time (1975) was VF35. The coin shown here has well detail stars with complete radial lines and better than average detail on the hair above the eye and above the ear. It also shows the very weak die crack at the fraction bar and no strike doubling alluded to by Mr. Winter, which may suggest an early strike in this case. Die stria are also evident at the date and some other protected areas on the obverse.
Variety 1 (Former variety 15-I, only variety known) Garrett and Guth, in their "Encyclopedia Of U.S. Gold Coins 1795-1933" explain, "The 1854-C quarter eagle is a scarce and popular coin in all grades. Most survivors are well circulated, and Mint State examples are very rare. Coins of this date are frequently found harshly cleaned or damaged. A pleasing 1854-C quarter eagle is quite the prize. Most surviving specimens are softly struck in the center, especially on the eagle's left wing and about the shield. On the reverse a small die break runs from the fraction bar to the rim. The Smithsonian's example is a pleasing Uncirculated coin and is among the finest known." Douglas Winter, in his "Gold Coins Of the Charlotte Mint 1838-1861", lists the rarity at 6th of 20. He also states, "Only 7,295 examples were produced, giving this date the fifth lowest mintage figure of any quarter eagle from this mint. There are very few examples known that do not show extensively abraded surfaces... There is a strong die scratch [die crack] which runs from the fraction bar down to the rim on the reverse. All known examples have a small mint-made depression to the right of the eagle's neck." Mr. Winter's side bar also states, "Most often seen in the VF to EF range, the low mintage 1854-C quarter eagle is a scarce date in all grades. It is scarce in the lower AU grades and rare in properly graded AU55 to AU58." Walter Breen's "Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. And Colonial Coins", considers the 1854-C quarter eagle "Very rare." David Aker's Quarter Eagle Auction Analysis comments "The 1854-C is a very rare date in all grades and is particularly difficult to obtain in full mint state." His average grade at the time (1975) was VF35. The coin shown here has well detail stars with complete radial lines and better than average detail on the hair above the eye and above the ear. It also shows the very weak die crack at the fraction bar and no strike doubling alluded to by Mr. Winter, which may suggest an early strike in this case. Die stria are also evident at the date and some other protected areas on the obverse.
A single variety exists - Winter 17-N Douglas Winter's "Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint 1838-1861" also indicates the rarity is 7th of 20. He states, "The 1853-D quarter eagle is scarce in all grades. It is seen most often in VF to XF range..." Garrett and Guth's "Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins 1795-1933" echos the rarity, stating, "As the tiny mintage suggests, the 1853-D quarter eagle must be considered rare in any grade. Perhaps fewer than 100 coins still survive in all grades."
A single variety exists - Winter 17-N Douglas Winter's "Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint 1838-1861" also indicates the rarity is 7th of 20. He states, "The 1853-D quarter eagle is scarce in all grades. It is seen most often in VF to XF range..." Garrett and Guth's "Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins 1795-1933" echos the rarity, stating, "As the tiny mintage suggests, the 1853-D quarter eagle must be considered rare in any grade. Perhaps fewer than 100 coins still survive in all grades."
A single variety exists - Winter 17-N Douglas Winter's "Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint 1838-1861" also indicates the rarity is 7th of 20. He states, "The 1853-D quarter eagle is scarce in all grades. It is seen most often in VF to XF range..." Garrett and Guth's "Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins 1795-1933" echos the rarity, stating, "As the tiny mintage suggests, the 1853-D quarter eagle must be considered rare in any grade. Perhaps fewer than 100 coins still survive in all grades."
A single variety exists - Winter 17-N Douglas Winter's "Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint 1838-1861" also indicates the rarity is 7th of 20. He states, "The 1853-D quarter eagle is scarce in all grades. It is seen most often in VF to XF range..." Garrett and Guth's "Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins 1795-1933" echos the rarity, stating, "As the tiny mintage suggests, the 1853-D quarter eagle must be considered rare in any grade. Perhaps fewer than 100 coins still survive in all grades."
A single variety exists - Winter 17-N Douglas Winter's "Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint 1838-1861" also indicates the rarity is 7th of 20. He states, "The 1853-D quarter eagle is scarce in all grades. It is seen most often in VF to XF range..." Garrett and Guth's "Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins 1795-1933" echos the rarity, stating, "As the tiny mintage suggests, the 1853-D quarter eagle must be considered rare in any grade. Perhaps fewer than 100 coins still survive in all grades."
Garrett and Guth's "Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins" comments, "Quarter eagles from the San Francisco Mint of this era all share common themes - they are usually found well worn and are rare in high grade. The 1869-S is no exception, as most of the coins are found for this year are relatively low grade." David Akers, in his Auction Analysis of 1975 suggested, "Scarce as a date... Most specimens I have seen were very bluntly struck and have relatively little detail on the hair around Liberty's face or on the eagle's right leg and neck... grossly underpriced, particularly in choice condition." He gave the 1869-S quarter eagle an average grade of VF30 although the current graded population suggest a better average would be in the VF45-AU50 range.
Garrett and Guth's "Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins" comments, "Quarter eagles from the San Francisco Mint of this era all share common themes - they are usually found well worn and are rare in high grade. The 1869-S is no exception, as most of the coins are found for this year are relatively low grade." David Akers, in his Auction Analysis of 1975 suggested, "Scarce as a date... Most specimens I have seen were very bluntly struck and have relatively little detail on the hair around Liberty's face or on the eagle's right leg and neck... grossly underpriced, particularly in choice condition." He gave the 1869-S quarter eagle an average grade of VF30 although the current graded population suggest a better average would be in the VF45-AU50 range.