1848-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Unc Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).Sharply struck throughout, this coin is as close to fully defined as one could realistically expected in a Dahlonega Mint quarter eagle. Handsome medium gold patina throughout, the surfaces are pleasingly smooth in hand, yet a bit subdued with a curious matte-like texture to explain the NGC qualifier. As with virtually every other issue from the Dahlonega Mint, the 1848-D quarter eagle is a rarity in Mint State. The mintage for the date, 13,771 pieces, is somewhat typical for this Southern facility. The coins of Dahlonega circulated heavily in local commerce. As a result, a VF or EF example of the date is par in the numismatic marketplace, while an AU specimen is considered quite the prize. In Mint State the word "rare" comes into play, even for a less-then-perfect example such as this. Sure to find many willing buyers among astute Southern gold enthusiasts.
