An attractively toned, high grade survivor of this challenging Civil War gold issue. Vivid pinkish-apricot highlights enliven a base of lighter golden yellow patina. Sharp devices retain virtually complete striking detail, a modestly semi-prooflike finish also very much in evidence as the surfaces rotate under a light. Accuracy compels us to mention a moderate size, yet shallow planchet void in the upper reverse field. With Eastern banks no longer paying out gold coins at par after December 1861, it should come as no surprise to read that the Philadelphia Mint struck only 98,543 circulation strike quarter eagles the following year. This total represents a marked reduction from the 1,283,788 coins produced in 1861. Scarce to rare in all grades, the 1862 represents a significant find for the advanced gold collector whenever an attractive example such as this appears in the market.,PCGS# 7796. NGC ID: 25JZ.,,