1839 QUARTER DOLLARPCGS
No: 5392
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 491,146
Proofs: estimated 5
Designer: Obverse
by Thomas Sully, executed by Christian Gobrecht; Reverse by Christian
Gobrecht
Diameter: 24.3 millimeters
Metal Content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: 103.1
grains (6.7 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia, PA) below the eagle on the reverse
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Significant examples:
Recent appearances:
PCGS MS-62. Ex - Bowers
& Merena Galleries' "The Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere,
Part III", May 21, 2001, Lot 1433, "No Drapery",
illustrated, sold for $1,380.00
AU-50 Semi Prooflike. Ex - Ira
& Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "The
California Sale", October 2-3, 2000, Lot 1677, sold for $805.00
Extremely Fine, or
virtually so. Ex - Stack's "65th Anniversary Sale",
October 17-19, 2000, Lot 702, not plated, sold for $40.25
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 2 MS-66's.
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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