Early Quarter Eagles
1802/1 $2 1/2 BD-3, R.5 -- PCGS Genuine. In our opinion, this coin has VF Details and is Ex-Jewelry. This rare date quarter eagle has the luster of an AU50, although a typical strike at the centers may cause some to assign a slightly lower sharpness grade. The obverse rim is filed at 2 o'clock and the fields display myriad pinpoint marks, which suggests that this example may once have been used as jewelry. The net grade appears to be VF30. Nonetheless, an elusive variety, and seldom encountered with the remaining luster of the present coin.
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 4-5/2009), lot 3596.