W. I. Quarter Eagles
1882
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Coin Details
Origin/Country: |
United States |
Design Description: |
QUARTER EAGLES - CORONET |
Item Description: |
$2.5 1882 |
Full Grade: |
NGC AU 55 |
Owner: |
Whidbey Island Collection |
Owner Comments:
With a mintage of only 4,000 pieces, the 1882 Quarter Eagle is a scarce coin. This date, in all grades, has appeared at auction only 15 times in the past 5 years. Apparently the low mintage was recognized early on and the coin was saved in significant numbers. About 8% of the total mintage still survives as compared to less then 2% for many of the common gold issues.