1849 QUARTER DOLLAR
PCGS Nos: 5413, 5543
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 340,000
Proofs: estimated 10
Designer: Obverse by Thomas
Sully, executed by Christian Gobrecht, modified by Robert Ball Hughes;
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:
PCGS MS-64. Ex - Bowers
& Merena Galleries' "The Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part
III", May 21, 2001, Lot 1443, illustrated, sold for $2,070.00
Recent appearances:
ANACS MS-61. Ex- Heritage
Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale"
October 5-7, 2000, Lot 6127, not plated, sold for $546.25
Varieties:
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 3 MS-64's.
The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 2 PR-66's.
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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