1862-S $2.5 Liberty Quarter Eagle PCGS AU58

1862-S $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS and NGC have certified 126 problem-free submissions for the 1862-S quarter eagle (8,000 coins minted). That total is likely inflated, and probably fewer than 100 distinct pieces survive. Of those, perhaps five or so pieces are known in Mint State. This example approaches that level of quality. Friction is barely evident on the cheekbone and the point of the bust. The peripheral elements exhibit strong detail, including the stars and olive leaves, while a touch of softness occurs over the curls and the eagle's left leg. Warm honey-gold surfaces showcase glints of remaining luster within the recesses. Population: 9 in 58, 7 finer (7/22).