W. I. Quarter Eagles
1877

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: QUARTER EAGLES - CORONET
Item Description: $2.5 1877
Full Grade: PCGS AU 58
Owner: Whidbey Island Collection

Set Details

Custom Sets: This coin is not in any custom sets.
Competitive Sets: W.I. P Mint Gold Coins   Score: 2455
W. I. Quarter Eagles   Score: 2455
Whidbey Island 1877 Mint Set   Score: 2455
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Liberty Head $2.50 (1840-1907)

Owner Comments:

Only 1632 pieces were struck by the Philadelphia mint in 1877. This was the 9th. lowest mintage for any date of Coronet Quarter Eagles. This coin is scarce in all grades and very rare above MS-63. The vast majority of survivors grade AU-58 as does this piece. Apparently the low mintage was recognized shortly after the coins were released and an unusually large percentage were saved after only a short time in circulation. About 12% (perhaps 200 coins or so) of this small mintage survive.

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