1846-D $2.50 PCGS AU50 CAC

This coin would grade at least AU55 but it has been net graded by PCGS due to the presence of a small natural planchet flaw on the reverse at the second S in STATES. It has lovely rich natural color with warm amber-gold hues that are similr in hue and appearance on both sides. The strike is as sharp as any that I can recall on this date with no weakness at the very centers as typically seen. As a date, the 1846-D is relatively available in the lower to middle AU grades but there are very few pieces which show the color that this piece has and even fewer with the aforemetioned definition of strike.

1846-D $2.50 PCGS EF45

Without much fanfare, I've noted that the demand for nice EF40-AU55 collector quality Dahlonega quarter eagles has shot up dramatically in the last year. Price levels are going up (finally) as a result but these coins remain affordable with nice examples still being offered, from time to time, for less than $3,000. This piece is solid for the grade with good detail and nice medium yellow-gold color. Some dirt can be seen in the crevasses on the reverse. A few old scratches in the lower right obverse are not out of keeping with the assigned grade. As a date, the 1846-D sells for no premium over issues such as the 1844-D, 1845-D and 1847-D but I think it is harder to find with good eye appeal.