1838 $2.50 CLASSIC HEAD GOLD QUARTER EAGLE COIN BU MS

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1838 $2.50 CLASSIC HEAD GOLD QUARTER EAGLE COIN BU MS 24 HOUR LISTING ONLY ~ VERY VALUABLE COIN ~Saratoga Springs Coins~ Marsha & Andy Rosenblum Premium Quality, Reasonably Priced Rare Coins 100% Guaranteed Authentic "Honesty, Integrity, Trust" If you are unable to view our listings correctly using the Firefox browser, please refresh/reload the page before viewing; otherwise the text may appear incorrect. To do so, go to the top left of the Firefox window and Immediately after doing so, scroll down the page and the problem should be corrected. To view larger images of our coins, please Due to the high value of our coins, we protect the anonymity of our customers by keeping their user name and ID private. We are proud members of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), buySAFE, and SquareTrade. They vouch for our reputation, and protect you, the buyer. Andy Rosenblum R-3132796 ~Description of rare United States coin~ Please note: We sell coins from many different third party grading companies. We buy all of our coins based upon eye appeal, not the grade on the holder or the company that assigned the grade. Keep in mind that the grade on the holder is the opinion of the independent grading company, and theirs alone. Our photographs are enlarged many times, showing imperfections that would often be invisible to the human eye. Imperfections, such as bag marks, are more evident on smaller coins, as these are greatly enlarged in our images. Since all of our photos are shot through third party grading company holders, there are instances where marks, scratches, and other artifacts appear to be on the coin when they're actually on the plastic holder. In these cases, we'll mention such in the description of the coin. We present an exceedingly scarce, 1838 $2.50 Classic Head Gold Quarter Eagle. This superb coin has been judged to be in MS62 condition. It possesses a stellar strike on both sides, goregeous original mint luster, and superb surfaces and devices. The coin displays a gorgeous yellow-golden hue and is extremely pleasing to the eye. The Classic Head Quarter Eagle was only minted for a period of 6 years. The example presented here is certainly among the finest that you could ever expect to find. There are only 400 examples of this coin known to still exist, with a mere 50 in uncirculated condition. We know that the most avid collector will be delighted owning this gorgeous gold coin, and we sincerely thank you for taking the time to view our listing. ( Our goal is to provide unique, and extremely scarce United States coinage. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction, and always go out of our way to make sure that our customers are treated with the utmost respect and professionalism. At Saratoga Springs Coins, we want you to know that your business is sincerely appreciated, and never taken for granted. Should you have any questions about our listings, feel free to contact us at any time. Thanks so much for stopping by. Best Regards, Andy & Marsha ~$2.50 Classic Head Quarter Eagle Information~ Designer: William Kneass Gross Weight: 4.18 g Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper Diameter: 17.5 mm Dates: 1834-1839 Edge: Reeded Mintage: 47,030 ~What you should know about purchasing gold coins~ The greatest destruction of gold coins occurred during massive gold meltdowns of the Great Depression years. Millions of U.S. gold coins were recalled to the U.S. treasury in 1933 where they were melted into gold bars and forever destroyed. From 1933 to 1975, it was a crime to purchase or possess gold coins. As a result, certain dates have become nearly extinct, making them almost priceless in the eyes of collectors. Even the more common dates are becoming inc... read more

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